Manufacturing Supervisor

Get 360Pharma; Leiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Get 360Pharma in Leiden seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a hands-on operations team, delivering high-quality medical products on time in a safe, compliant environment.

You will partner with engineering, quality, and fellow supervisors to keep processes running smoothly, introduce and qualify new equipment, and mentor operators to foster continuous improvement and a learning culture.

Qualifications

• HBO-level education or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in medical device industry preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP and EHS requirements.
• Strong communication in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Meet production targets from the Master Production Schedule and shipment schedule with safety and lean compliance.
• Lead, coach, and support a cross-functional production team in a learning and safe work environment.
• Drive new product and equipment introductions; provide user requirements to engineering and support qualification.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs and records according to procedures.
• Monitor production metrics and report performance; drive corrective actions.
• Lead investigations for deviations and support CAPA activities.

Skills

Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analytics

GMP knowledge

Communication

Education

HBO-level education or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

Overview

We are searching for the best talent for Manufacturing Supervisor to be based in Leiden. You will lead a hands-on team within Operations to deliver high-quality medical products in a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role ensures production meets the master production or shipment schedules while upholding cGMP, EHS, and lean principles. You’ll partner with engineering, quality, and other supervisors to keep processes running smoothly and to introduce and qualify new equipment and products! In this role you’ll build a learning-focused, encouraging culture where following standards and continuously improving them is the norm. You’ll mentor operators and team leaders, track performance against targets, and use data to make decisions that keep production reliable and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Meet production targets from the Master Production Schedule and shipment schedule while ensuring safety, cGMP, and lean practices across your area.
• Lead, coach, and support a cross-functional production team, assign operators, and promote a learning and safe work environment.
• Drive new product and equipment introductions: provide User Requirements to engineering, support equipment qualification, and ensure operators are trained in correct use.
• Keep SOPs, work instructions, and other process documentation up-to-date and ensure timely, compliant recordkeeping according to procedure.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics (yield, non-conformances, training, absenteeism), perform periodic team reviews, report performance to management, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead investigations for deviations, support CAPA activities, and escalate technical issues to line specialists or engineers when needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• HBO-level education or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing; experience in the medical device industry or medical field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing processes and familiarity with cGMP and EHS requirements relevant to the role.
• Practical computer and automation software skills, including Excel, Windows, and ERP systems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Experience with Six Sigma or process-excellence tools, data-driven decision-making, business/financial acumen, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills

• Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Coaching, Controls Compliance, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting