Manufacturing Operations Support Specialist

Johnson Johnson; Beerse; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Beerse site is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Support Specialist to lead investigations in device assembly and packaging, collaborating with QA, Engineering, MSAT and Operations to protect product quality, patient safety and supply continuity. English is required; Dutch is a plus.

This hands-on, cross-functional role has real impact on manufacturing reliability and compliance. Join a team focused on quality, CAPA, and preventive controls while working within a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, chemistry, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, combination products, packaging or investigations in a regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, data integrity, deviation management, root cause analysis, risk assessment and CAPA principles.
• Familiarity with automated production equipment, vision/inspection systems and packaging materials is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex technical data into clear, evidence-based conclusions and meet critical timelines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English (professional); Dutch is an asset for site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investigations into deviations, incidents and complaints in device assembly and packaging to find facts and deliver clear corrective actions.
• Analyze batch records, equipment data, vision/inspection outputs, alarms and yield trends to assess product, patient and compliance impact.
• Define and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) with QA, Engineering and Maintenance to restore reliability and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare timely, cGMP-compliant investigation reports and support risk assessment, product disposition and CAPA governance.
• Turn investigation findings into durable improvements: standard work, training, procedures and preventive controls that improve right-first-time performance.
• Coach operators and teams on investigation quality, good documentation and disciplined problem solving; represent Operations in cross-functional reviews and audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or life sciences

Job description

Company Overview

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Information

Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description

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

We are searching for the best talent for the Manufacturing Operations Support Specialist to be based in Beerse.

Join our Device Assembly & Packaging team to lead technical investigations that protect product quality, patient safety and supply continuity. You will work with Quality, Engineering, MSAT and Operations to solve complex issues in device assembly and packaging. English is required and Dutch is an asset - this is a hands‑on, cross‑functional role with real impact!

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end investigations into deviations, incidents and complaints in device assembly and packaging to find facts and deliver clear corrective actions.
• Analyze batch records, equipment data, vision/inspection outputs, alarms and yield trends to assess product, patient and compliance impact.
• Define and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) with QA, Engineering and Maintenance to restore reliability and prevent recurrence.
• Prepare timely, cGMP‑compliant investigation reports and support risk assessment, product disposition and CAPA governance.
• Turn investigation findings into durable improvements: standard work, training, procedures and preventive controls that improve right‑first‑time performance.
• Coach operators and teams on investigation quality, good documentation and disciplined problem solving; represent Operations in cross‑functional reviews and audits.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, chemistry, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, combination products, packaging or formal investigations in a regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, data integrity, deviation management, root cause analysis, risk assessment and CAPA principles.
• Familiarity with automated production equipment, vision/inspection systems and packaging materials is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex technical data into clear, evidence‑based conclusions and meet critical timelines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English (professional); Dutch is an asset for site collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• Accelerating
• Analytical Reasoning
• Coaching
• Communication
• Facility Management
• Good Manufacturing

Additional Company Information

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.