Operations Shift Lead

7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in the Netherlands seeks an engaged Operations Shift Lead to support the Manufacturing unit. You will lead shift teams, act as Building Captain for emergencies, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and GMP/SOP compliance.

You’ll align resources to meet schedules and quality targets in a fast-paced environment. As a key escalation point, you will coordinate with multiple departments and external partners, applying visual management to boost performance and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with team management and emergency response duties.
• Strong knowledge of SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Experience planning production and coordinating resources.
• Ability to perform Gemba walks and basic data analysis.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift teams and act as Building Captain for safety.
• Ensure GMP and SOP compliance across the operations unit.
• Prioritize resources and monitor daily production plans.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

SOPs

Gemba walks

Data analysis

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

We're looking for an engaged Operations Shift Lead to support the Operations unit by ensuring that daily production remains safe, compliant, and efficient. You will lead shift teams, act as Building Captain for emergency response, and collaborate with colleagues across departments to remove roadblocks and drive continuous improvement, helping the team deliver reliable results every day. You will be responsible for: Leading the emergency response team and acting as Building Captain to ensure employee safety and emergency preparedness. Applying and promoting SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. Coordinating prioritization and resource allocation for ingredient and new product processing to meet production schedules and quality targets. Monitoring daily operational plans, conducting Gemba walks and spot checks, and removing roadblocks to maintain efficient workflows. Serving as the first point of escalation within Operations and fostering collaboration with other departments and external partners. Identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements, while maintaining standardized visual management to enhance safety, quality, cost performance, and scheduling.

Qualifications/Requirements: Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to lead teams, including emergency response responsibilities. Practical knowledge of SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), with a commitment to adhering to the Code of Business Conduct and company policies. Experience coordinating operational planning, prioritization, and resource management in a production or operations environment. Ability to perform Gemba walks, conduct spot checks, and carry out basic trend and data analysis to support continuous improvement and performance monitoring. Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies and experience implementing improvement initiatives. Strong ownership of training and documentation, including completing required training, maintaining visual management standards, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

This position operates on a structured rotating shift schedule, consisting of two morning shifts (07:00-15:00) followed by two evening shifts (15:00-23:00), with weekend shifts included as part of the rotation. To recognize the flexibility and commitment required, a shift allowance is provided in addition to the base salary.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Empowering People, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Give Feedback, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Resource Allocation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

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 https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.