Manufacturing Operator

jj; Leiden; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Health programs (financial, physical,

mental health

Service anniversary awards

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks an experienced Operations Support Contributor to execute routine tasks that back internal operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory guidelines while working with professionalism and initiative.

You will follow SOPs, monitor resources, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within a GMP-regulated environment. A shift-based schedule is required.

Qualifications

• MBO-2 level degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of relevant experience with a non-related degree.
• Proficiency in Dutch or English at B1 level or higher.
• Basic MS Office and business application use.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine operational tasks to meet production targets under general supervision.
• Follow SOPs to support processing of materials and pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure GMP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor resources and escalate concerns to leadership as needed.
• Maintain records, track performance metrics, and identify gaps.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality.
• Own personal training and complete required learning activities on time.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Data tracking

Quality mindset

Education

MBO-2 or higher with 3+ years experience

5 years experience with non-related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

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

Role Overview

The role is an experienced Operations Support Contributor responsible for executing routine tasks that support internal operational teams. The position ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables by following established administrative processes and regulatory guidelines. The employee operates with professionalism, efficiency, and independent judgment, contributing to operational excellence while adhering to company policies, compliance standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute routine operational tasks to meet production targets under general supervision.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support processing of materials and/or pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor resources, identify potential issues, and escape concerns to leadership as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, track performance metrics, and identify gaps between targets and outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Take ownership of personal training and ensure completion of all required learning activities on time.

Requirements

• MBO-2 degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or 5 years of relevant experience with a non-related degree.
• Working proficiency (B1 level or higher) in Dutch or English.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and routine use of business applications.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
• Positive attitude, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
• Understanding of GMP and regulatory environments is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work in a shift-based schedule.

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Project Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Self-Awareness

€35’000.00 - €53’360.00

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
• subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

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