Manufacturing Supervisor

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Manufacturing Supervisor role at Johnson & Johnson in Leiden, Netherlands, focusing on leading a production team to deliver high-quality medical products safely, compliantly, and efficiently. Responsibilities include meeting production schedules, upholding cGMP and lean principles, mentoring staff, managing new product/equipment introductions, maintaining documentation, analyzing metrics, and leading deviation investigations. Requires HBO-level education, 5+ years of manufacturing experience (medical device preferred), knowledge of cGMP/EHS, and computer/automation software skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Meet production targets from the Master Production Schedule and shipment schedule while ensuring safety, cGMP, and lean practices across your area.
  2. Lead, coach, and support a cross-functional production team, assign operators, and promote a learning and safe work environment.
  3. Drive new product and equipment introductions: provide User Requirements to engineering, support equipment qualification, and ensure operators are trained in correct use.
  4. Keep SOPs, work instructions, and other process documentation up-to-date and ensure timely, compliant recordkeeping according to procedure.
  5. Monitor and analyze production metrics (yield, non-conformances, training, absenteeism), perform periodic team reviews, report performance to management, and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Required

  • HBO-level education or equivalent relevant qualification
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing processes
  • Familiarity with cGMP and EHS requirements
  • Practical computer and automation software skills, including Excel, Windows, and ERP systems
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch
  • Experience with Six Sigma or process-excellence tools
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Business/financial acumen
  • Presentation skills

Nice to have

  • experience in the medical device industry or medical field is preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • cGMP
  • EHS
  • lean principles
  • cGMP
  • EHS
  • lean practices
  • cGMP
  • EHS
  • lean principles