Associate Manufacturing Operator

7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 34,200 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden seeks an Associate Manufacturing Operator to join our Operations team. You will perform defined production and administrative tasks, adhere to SOPs and GMP, and help maintain quality, safety, and schedule targets while communicating with leaders.

You will train on time, develop SOP understanding, and contribute to a compliant, efficient manufacturing environment on a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• MBO-2 diploma with at least 18 months’ meaningful experience, or a non-relevant MBO-2 diploma with at least 3 years’ meaningful experience.
• Language: B1 level in Dutch or English is required.
• Basic MS Office skills and entry-level familiarity with business applications.
• Ability to follow SOPs and GMP and to support tasks related to the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products.
• Quality-oriented, precise, flexible, and positive in approach.
• Able to work on a shift roster and take ownership of completing required training on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined production tasks following SOPs and GMP.
• Document day-to-day activities and report gaps.
• Maintain quality, schedule, and compliance; communicate with leaders.
• Complete required training and apply process improvement methods.

Skills

B1 level in Dutch or English

MS Office

Education

MBO-2 diploma

Tools

MS Office

Business applications

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 details

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

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 Associate Manufacturing Operator to be based in Leiden. We are looking for an Associate Manufacturing Operator to join our Operations team and help deliver safe, high-quality products. In this entry support role you’ll execute defined tasks, follow standard procedures, and support internal teams to keep processes accurate, timely, and reliable — your work directly contributes to meeting production targets and maintaining compliance! This role works on a shift roster and requires a B1 level in Dutch or English.

As an Associate Manufacturing Operator, you will: Implement production and administrative tasks by following standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices to meet the Operations unit’s production targets under direct supervision. Document day-to-day activities, record gaps between target and actual activity status, and bring up concerns to leaders to protect quality, schedule, and compliance. Enforce to the Code of Business Conduct, company policies, and applicable laws while demonstrating Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo to maintain ethical and safe operations. Maintain professional, efficient, and discreet communication and use independent judgement to support team needs and business results. Lead your required training: complete courses on time and develop solid understanding of SOPs and GMP to ensure compliant, high-quality output. Learn and apply process-improvement methods and standardized work to improve safety, quality, reliability, cost, and scheduling for your team.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education & experience: Relevant MBO-2 diploma with at least 18 months’ meaningful experience, or a non-relevant MBO-2 diploma with at least 3 years’ meaningful experience. Language: B1 level in Dutch or English is required. Systems: Basic MS Office skills and entry-level familiarity with business applications; able to document activities accurately. Compliance & technical knowledge: Ability to follow SOPs and GMP and to support tasks related to the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products. Personal qualities: Quality-oriented, precise, flexible, and positive in approach. Availability & responsibility: Able to work on a shift roster and take ownership of completing required training on schedule.

Candidate experience & hiring process

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.

Benefits and compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €34,200.00 - €50,600.00

Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, 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 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.