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Manufacturing Supervisor - Assembly

On-site in Leiden·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 22 Oct)

Our summary

Salary
€53,500 - €85,445 a year
Work mode
On-site, Leiden
Contract
Full-time
Experience
5+ years

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Education & certifications

  • At least Bachelor's degree (HBO level) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.

  • Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.

  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and quality systems within a production environment.

  • Proficiency with automation and business systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, Windows-based tools).

  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.

  • Data-driven problem-solving skills and familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

  • Please note that this role involves working in shifts (06:30-15:00 and 14:30-23:00

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

The role

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

What you'll do

Manufacturing Assembly

  • Lead and supervise manufacturing teams to achieve production targets in line with the Master Production Schedule.

  • Assign operators, manage resource needs, and ensure adequate assets and staffing levels.

  • Support the introduction, qualification, and validation of new products and equipment, including training of operators.

  • Ensure all process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are accurate, current, and completed on time.

  • Monitor manufacturing performance through data analysis (e.g., yield, nonconformances, training, absenteeism) and implement corrective actions.

  • Lead or support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change management activities.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and act as a subject matter expert for assigned processes.

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading end-to-end production operations to ensure high-quality products are manufactured safely and in full compliance with cGMP, EHS, and lean manufacturing standards. Working closely with other supervisors and cross‑functional partners, this role ensures production targets are achieved according to the Master Production Schedule while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration. The Manufacturing Supervisor leads, coaches, and supports manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Here's what you can expect

  • Application review: We'll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

  • Getting to know you: If there's a good match, you'll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

  • Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

  • Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we'll invite you to share feedback in a short survey - your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We're excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

Skills and Qualifications:

Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Coaching, Controls Compliance, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting

€53.500,00 - €85.445,00

Hiring process

2 steps3 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Digital interview

    Video call · 30–60 min

    Either pre-recorded answers to sent questions (about 10 minutes, you can re-record twice) or a live video interview of 30 minutes to an hour.

  3. Interviews with the team

    With hiring manager, sometimes other team members · 1–2 sessions

    Questions about your academic and work experience, with time for your own questions.

  4. Offer

  • Reviewing applications for popular roles can take several weeks.
  • Interviewers are trained in fair hiring and ask behavioural, competency-based questions.

About Johnson & Johnson

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1886
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
New Brunswick, USA
Website
jnj.com
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