Manager Center of Expertise LVV facility

7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity; Sassenheim; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's LVV facility in the Netherlands seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to guide the COE and support Operations in delivering high-quality, compliant processes. You will lead technical teams, drive base business improvements, and ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of batches in a GMP environment.

You bring a strong engineering or science background, 10+ years in pharma GMP, and proven LEAN project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or University degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent.
• +10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical GMP production environment.
• Proven LEAN project leadership and implementation experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of EHSS standards and LVV GMP requirements.
• Knowledge of LVV production processes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for Manufacturing specialist resources and activities.
• Partners with Operations in identification, definition, and execution of base business improvements.
• Delivers technical requirements for equipment as single-use items and continuous improvements.
• Encourages and supports development of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.
• Oversees execution of small to mid-complex improvements projects to equipment and disposables.
• Reviews and approves technical documentation to verify compliance to specifications.

Skills

Fluent English

LEAN projects

GMP production

Education

Bachelor or University degree in Engineering or Science

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 Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function

Plant Management

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description

The CoE is a critical team in the direct support of Operations when it comes to technical process and GMP support. The CoE is key in clear translation of the developed process to workable process and environment for the shop floor. The CoE always works against the high quality standards and safety and compliance regulations that are applicable for LVV manufacturing. CoE is responsible for supporting the production teams with specialized and in-depth knowledge and skills on our production processes, GMP, Digital Technology, Materials and Single Use Items. The Centre of Expertise (COE) is a team of around 15 people. The COE team is one of 2 departments within the LVV facility and working with the Operations Department (OPS) which is responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, and on time production and delivery of the batches (USP, DSP, F&F).

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The CoE Manager provides leadership and direction for the Manufacturing specialist resources and activities.
• Partners in the LVV facility with Operations in the identification, definition, and execution of base business improvements.
• Delivers technical requirements for the equipment as single use items as well as continuous improvements.
• Encourages and supports the identification and development of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.
• Oversees technical changes and execution of small to mid complex improvements projects to equipment and disposables.
• Provides comprehensive technical advice.
• Facilitates resolution of complex process & technical problems.
• Promotes innovation initiatives for new processes, products and ideas.
• Reviews and approves technical documentation to verify compliance to technical specifications and standards.
• Communicates with internal and external (OPS, QA, QC, MAM, MSAT, IT) partners to coordinate and execute project plans.
• Assigns tasks according to projected scopes including compliance and quality improvement, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, capacity increase, raw material qualification, and launch preparation.
• Supports implementation of multiple new product development plans and programs for the business unit.
• Monitors smooth execution of plans and programs at lower levels and cross functionally.
• Monitors correct execution of equipment maintenance and repair reports.
• Collaborates with maintenance department to evaluate reoccurring issues that may require equipment replacement.
• Allocates proper level of resources to facilitate attainment of goals within established timelines and budgets.
• Ensures departmental and company compliance with all local government and company regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
• You will have Beeper duty on rotating basis.

Your profile

• Bachelor or University degree in preferably Engineering or Science or equivalent Technical subjects like Mechanical-, Electrical-, Automation- or Process engineering 6-8 years relevant work experience as people leader (Supervisor and/or Manager) with leading and directing teams and/or departments.
• +10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical (GMP) production environment.
• Tangible experience of successful implemented LEAN projects both on content as leadership
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of EHSS standards and regulatory requirements in relation to LVV production
• Knowledge of the production process and GMP requirements
• #SCEngineer #LI-AA2

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €68,600.00 - €119,600.00

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.
• 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
• Service anniversary and recognition awards
• Employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.