Pharma Operations Shift Lead: Safety & Improvement

7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in the Netherlands is seeking an Operations Shift Lead to support the Manufacturing unit, ensuring daily production is safe, compliant, and efficient. You will lead shift teams, serve as Building Captain for emergencies, and collaborate across departments to remove roadblocks and drive continuous improvement.

You will apply SOPs and GMP, coordinate resource planning for ingredients and new product processing, and monitor schedules to meet quality targets while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience leading 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

GMP Knowledge

Operational Planning

Gemba Walks

Process Improvement

Training & Documentation

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in the Netherlands is seeking an Operations Shift Lead to support the Manufacturing unit, ensuring daily production is safe, compliant, and efficient. You will lead shift teams, serve as Building Captain for emergencies, and collaborate across departments to remove roadblocks and drive continuous improvement.

You will apply SOPs and GMP, coordinate resource planning for ingredients and new product processing, and monitor schedules to meet quality targets while upholding safety