Manufacturing Supervisor | Lean GMP Leader (Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring high‑quality products are manufactured safely and in full compliance with cGMP, EHS, and lean standards.

You will coach manufacturing teams, collaborate with cross‑functional partners, and drive continuous improvement to meet the Master Production Schedule while ensuring reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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 (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.
• Please note that this role involves working in shifts (06:30–15:00 and 14:30–23:00).

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 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

Leadership

Data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

English & Dutch

Shift work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HBO level)

Tools

ERP

Excel

Windows-based tools

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring high‑quality products are manufactured safely and in full compliance with cGMP, EHS, and lean standards.

You will coach manufacturing teams, collaborate with cross‑functional partners, and drive continuous improvement to meet the Master Production Schedule while ensuring reliability and efficiency.