Manufacturing Operator

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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  

Our expertise in 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 

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Support Specialist to join our team as an experienced individual contributor. In this role, you will execute routine operational and administrative tasks to support internal teams, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and high-quality deliverables. You will uphold strong professional standards, apply independent judgment, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Key Responsibilities

• Execute routine operational and administrative tasks to meet production targets while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Follow standard operating procedures and comply with GMP and regulatory requirements to support the processing of ingredients and/or pharmaceutical products.
• Monitor workflows and performance metrics, escalating issues and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, Code of Business Conduct, and Johnson & Johnson Leadership Imperatives and Credo.
• Take ownership of personal training and stay informed on process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• MBO-2 degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a non-relevant MBO-2 degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• B1 level proficiency in Dutch or English.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office and routine use of business applications.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused and precise working style.
• Flexible, proactive mindset with the ability to manage changing priorities and work in a shift-based environment.

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.

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

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Agile Manufacturing, Analytics Dashboards, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Project Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Self-Awareness

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€35.000,00 - €53.360,00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following 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. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.