Shift Lead, GMP Operations & Safety Champion

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Leiden; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Rotating shift schedule

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking an engaged Operations Shift Lead to support the Operations unit by ensuring daily production safety, compliance, and efficiency. 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.

This role operates on a structured rotating shift schedule with two morning shifts (07:00-15:00) and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a production/operations setting.
• Practical knowledge of SOPs and GMP compliance.
• Experience coordinating operational planning and resources in manufacturing.
• Ability to perform Gemba walks, spot checks, and basic data analysis.
• Knowledge of process-improvement methodologies and implementing improvements.
• Strong ownership of training and documentation, with clear stakeholder communication.

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

SOP adherence

Gemba walks

Process improvement

Data analysis

Training & documentation

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking an engaged Operations Shift Lead to support the Operations unit by ensuring daily production safety, compliance, and efficiency. 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.

This role operates on a structured rotating shift schedule with two morning shifts (07:00-15:00) and