Manufacturing Operator

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leiden; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Operator to join the Leiden Operations team. You will execute defined tasks, follow SOPs and GMP, and support internal teams to keep processes accurate, timely, and compliant.

This entry-level role operates on a shift roster and requires a B1 level in Dutch or English, with training on SOPs and quality systems. The work focuses on producing high-quality pharmaceutical products in a compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Systems: Basic MS Office skills and entry-level familiarity with business applications; able to document activities accurately.
• Compliance & technical knowledge: Follow SOPs and GMP and support processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Implement production and administrative tasks by following SOPs and GMP to meet production targets under direct supervision.
• Document day-to-day activities, record gaps, and raise concerns to leaders to protect quality, schedule, and compliance.
• Adhere to the Code of Business Conduct and company policies while upholding Credo and Leadership Imperatives.
• Maintain professional, efficient, and discreet communication and use independent judgement to support team needs.

Skills

Administrative Support

Agile Manufacturing

Data Analytics

Process Optimization

Regulatory Compliance

Education

MBO-2 Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Johnson & J&J, 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 & J&J 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 & J&J, 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

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 & J&J’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.

At Johnson & J&J, 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.

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.


• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.


• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.


• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & J&J. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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