Operations Shift Lead

Biopharma Asia; Leiden; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking an engaged Operations Shift Lead to supervise daily production in a two-morning/two-evening shift cycle with weekend rotation. You will lead shift teams, act as Building Captain for emergency response, ensure GMP/SOP compliance, and coordinate resources to hit schedules and quality targets.

Join a global healthcare innovator and contribute to safe, efficient operations with a shift allowance and competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience including emergency response responsibilities.
• Practical knowledge of SOPs and GMP with compliance to company policies.
• Experience coordinating operational planning, prioritization, and resource management in production.
• Ability to perform Gemba walks, spot checks, and basic trend/data analysis for improvement.
• Experience with process improvement methods and implementing initiatives.
• Strong ownership of training, documentation, and visual management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the emergency response team and acting as Building Captain to ensure safety and preparedness.
• Applying GMP/SOPs to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Coordinating prioritization and resource allocation for ingredients and new products to meet schedules and quality targets.
• Monitoring daily plans, conducting Gemba walks and checks, removing roadblocks for efficient workflows.
• Serving as first escalation point in Operations and collaborating with other departments and partners.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements while maintaining standardized visual management.

Skills

Emergency response leadership

SOPs & GMP knowledge

Production planning and resource mgmt

Gemba walks & spot checks

Data analysis & performance monitoring

Training & documentation ownership

Stakeholder communication

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

Ourexpertisein 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)