Manufacturing Supervisor - Assembly

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Leiden; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave (minimum 12 weeks)

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans (location dependent)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden, Netherlands, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring quality and compliance with cGMP/EHS standards. The role partners with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet the Master Production Schedule and foster continuous improvement.

You will coach manufacturing staff, drive efficiency, and support the introduction of new products and equipment. English and Dutch communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) required.
• Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with automation and business systems (ERP, Excel).
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Data-driven problem solving and Lean/Six Sigma familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise manufacturing teams to achieve production targets.
• Assign operators, manage resources, and ensure staffing.
• Support introduction, qualification, and validation of new products and equipment, including operator training.
• Ensure all process documents and SOPs are accurate and timely.
• Monitor manufacturing performance via data analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change management.
• Drive continuous improvement and act as SME for assigned processes.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven problem solving

English and Dutch communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HBO level)

Tools

ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

About 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 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

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading end-to-end production operations to ensure high-quality products are manufactured safely and in full compliance with cGMP, EHS, and lean manufacturing standards. Working closely with other supervisors and cross-functional partners, this role ensures production targets are achieved according to the Master Production Schedule while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration. The Manufacturing Supervisor leads, coaches, and supports manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise manufacturing teams to achieve production targets in line with the Master Production Schedule.
• Assign operators, manage resource needs, and ensure adequate assets and staffing levels.
• Support the introduction, qualification, and validation of new products and equipment, including training of operators.
• Ensure all process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are accurate, current, and completed on time.
• Monitor manufacturing performance through data analysis (e.g., yield, nonconformances, training, absenteeism) and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and act as a subject matter expert for assigned processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Required Skills

• At least Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and quality systems within a production environment.
• Proficiency with automation and business systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, Windows-based tools).
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.
• Data-driven problem-solving skills and familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €53.500,00 - €85.445,00

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
• * 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
• * insurance plans (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.