Supervisor Formulation & Visual Inspection

Terumo Europe; Leverkusen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Europe is seeking an experienced Production Lead to guide daily formulation and visual inspection operations in a GMP-regulated environment. You will coach 6–8 direct reports and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing and quality outcomes.

We value a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processes, and continuous improvement. Fluent German and English are required, with opportunities for professional growth and cross-site collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline, chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably Fill & Finish or CDMO.
• Fluency in German and English for team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of GMP, documentation quality and compliance.
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily formulation and visual inspection operations in line with production requirements, quality standards and customer expectations.
• Manage, coach and develop a growing team of operators and shift leaders, currently around 6–8 direct reports, with further team growth expected.
• Coordinate production activities, shift priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution.
• Act as the key point of contact between production, technical teams and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support equipment start-up activities, technical transfers, validation projects and the introduction of new products.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement actions to improve efficiency, team performance and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Lead investigations related to deviations, quality issues and safety incidents.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

German language

English language

Aseptic manufacturing

Documentation

Education

Scientific discipline degree

Chemical engineering

Job description

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you’ll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations. Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for.

• Lead daily formulation and visual inspection operations in line with production requirements, quality standards and customer expectations
• Manage, coach and develop a growing team of operators and shift leaders, currently around 6–8 direct reports, with further team growth expected
• You coordinate production activities, shift priorities and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution
• Act as the key point of contact between production, technical teams and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Support equipment start-up activities, technical transfers, validation projects and the introduction of new products
• You monitor operational KPIs and implement actions to improve efficiency, team performance and operational excellence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Lead investigations related to deviations, quality issues and safety incidents while promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous learning
• A degree in a scientific discipline, chemical engineering or equivalent experience provides a strong foundation for success in this role
• Experience within pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing is important, ideally within a Fill & Finish or CDMO environment
• Whether you already have leadership experience or are ready to take the next step, you know how to motivate, coach and develop others
• Knowledge of Fill & Finish processes, including formulation, visual inspection and aseptic manufacturing, is considered a strong asset
• You are comfortable working within GMP-regulated environments and understand the importance of documentation quality and compliance
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is a plus
• Collaboration comes naturally and you enjoy building strong relationships across different teams
• A structured mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities help you thrive in a dynamic production environment
• Fluency in both German and English is essential for team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

You will join a dynamic production environment where teamwork, engagement and collaboration are key. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and actively contribute to the growth of your team.

You will also be part of an evolving environment where quality, safety and patient impact are at the core of everything we do. In this role, you contribute to the further build-up and optimization of activities within your department, while benefiting from a strong focus on personal development, leadership growth and internal career opportunities.