Production Operator

Biopharma Careers; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Nijmegen, Netherlands, is seeking a manufacturing operator for a 1-year contract to monitor and run equipment, ensure GMP compliance, and support batch records and material transfers.

You will follow SOPs, maintain safety and cleanliness, and help improve processes while working closely with a team in a high-standard MedTech environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• An ability to follow instructions and effective communication skills combined with an ability to work well within a team.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ideally experience in manufacturing or production environment ; experience with LEAN tools and continuous improvement methodologies is also desirable, but not a must have

Responsibilities

• Operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Following SOPs, GMP, and safety protocols at all times while maintaining cleanliness of the work area to prevent contamination or mix-ups.
• Preparing and verifying batch components and preparing machinery, including performing format changeovers for production runs.
• Manufacturing products in accordance with established procedures, GMP, documentation practices, and quality standards.
• Conducting product inspections and in‑process checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Preparing, documenting, and accurately completing production records, including batch reconciliation and supporting material transfers.
• Following PPE and corporate security requirements, reporting risks, and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines and company regulations.
• Supporting team members in manufacturing processes, fostering cooperation, and supporting finished goods projects and assigned tasks.
• Escalating process deviations, batch mix‑ups, critical defects, or other issues impacting safety, production, or product quality, while ensuring compliance with the Employee Code of Conduct and communicating improvement opportunities

Skills

Agile Manufacturing

Analytical Reasoning

Communication

Data Reporting

Detail-Oriented

Equipment Maintenance

GMP

Innovation

Materials Handling

Packaging Regulations

Packaging Equipment

Packing Orders

Plant Operations

Process Oriented

Product Packaging

Quality Assurance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LEAN tools

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 .

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

You will be responsible for:

• Operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Following SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safety protocols at all times while maintaining cleanliness of the work area to prevent contamination or mix-ups
• Preparing and verifying batch components and preparing machinery, including performing format changeovers for production runs
• Manufacturing products in accordance with established procedures, GMP, documentation practices, and quality standards
• Conducting product inspections and in‑process checks to ensure compliance with specifications
• Preparing, documenting, and accurately completing production records, including batch reconciliation and supporting material transfers
• Following PPE and corporate security requirements, reporting risks, and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines and company regulations
• Supporting team members in manufacturing processes, fostering cooperation, and supporting finished goods projects and assigned tasks
• Escalating process deviations, batch mix‑ups, critical defects, or other issues impacting safety, production, or product quality, while ensuring compliance with the Employee Code of Conduct and communicating improvement opportunities

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification required
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• An ability to follow instructions and effective communication skills combined with an ability to work well within a team
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ideally experience in manufacturing or production environment ; experience with LEAN tools and continuous improvement methodologies is also desirable, but not a must have

Preferred Skills:

• Agile Manufacturing
• Analytical Reasoning
• Communication
• Data Reporting
• Detail-Oriented
• Equipment Maintenance
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Innovation
• Materials Handling
• Package and Labeling Regulations
• Package Equipment
• Packing Orders
• Plant Operations
• Process Oriented
• Product Packaging Design
• Professional Ethics
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Troubleshooting

The position is initially offered on the basis of a 1-year fixed-term contract with possibility of extension depending on performance.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review:We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you:If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed:We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps:For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.
• Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey, your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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, or sales commissions.
• Moreover, we offer 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.
• We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and 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.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

#LI-Onsite

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€34.200,00 - €50.600,00