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Operations Shift Lead

On-site in Leiden·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)

Johnson & Johnson

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Leiden
Contract: Full-time

Skills

Requirements

Nice to have

Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Empowering People, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Give Feedback, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Resource Allocation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Education & certifications

Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to lead teams, including emergency response responsibilities.
Practical knowledge of SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), with a commitment to adhering to the Code of Business Conduct and company policies.
Experience coordinating operational planning, prioritization, and resource management in a production or operations environment.
Ability to perform Gemba walks, conduct spot checks, and carry out basic trend and data analysis to support continuous improvement and performance monitoring.
Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies and experience implementing improvement initiatives.
Strong ownership of training and documentation, including completing required training, maintaining visual management standards, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
This position operates on a structured rotating shift schedule, consisting of two morning shifts (07:00-15:00) followed by two evening shifts (15:00-23:00), with weekend shifts included as part of the rotation. To recognize the flexibility and commitment required, a shift allowance is provided in addition to the base salary.

The role

What you'll do

Leading the emergency response team and acting as Building Captain to ensure employee safety and emergency preparedness.
Applying and promoting SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
Coordinating prioritization and resource allocation for ingredient and new product processing to meet production schedules and quality targets.
Monitoring daily operational plans, conducting Gemba walks and spot checks, and removing roadblocks to maintain efficient workflows.
Serving as the first point of escalation within Operations and fostering collaboration with other departments and external partners.
Identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements, while maintaining standardized visual management to enhance safety, quality, cost performance, and scheduling.

About Innovative Medicine

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category: Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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

We're looking for an engaged Operations Shift Lead to support the Operations unit by ensuring that daily production remains safe, compliant, and efficient. You will lead shift teams, act as Building Captain for emergency response, and collaborate with colleagues across departments to remove roadblocks and drive continuous improvement, helping the team deliver reliable results every day.

Hiring process

2 steps3 interviews

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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.
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.
Offer

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

Hiring process

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