Manufacturing Supervisor – Medical Devices

About the role

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor based in Leiden to lead a hands-on team within Operations and deliver high-quality medical products in a safe, compliant and efficient environment. The role keeps production aligned with the master production and shipment schedules while upholding cGMP, EHS and lean principles, and partners with engineering, quality and other supervisors.

Key responsibilities

• Meet production targets from the master production and shipment schedules while ensuring safety, cGMP and lean practices.
• Lead, coach and support a cross-functional production team, assign operators and promote a learning and safe work environment.
• Drive new product and equipment introductions: give user requirements to engineering, support equipment qualification and ensure operators are trained.
• Keep SOPs, work instructions and records up to date and compliant.
• Monitor production metrics (yield, non-conformances, training, absenteeism), run periodic team reviews, report to management and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead deviation investigations, support CAPA activities and escalate technical issues to line specialists or engineers.

Required profile

• HBO-level education or higher.
• At least 5 years' experience in manufacturing; experience in the medical device industry or medical field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing processes and familiarity with cGMP and EHS requirements.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch.
• Shift work (06:30-15:00 and 14:30-23:00).

Required skills

• Practical computer and automation software skills, including Excel, Windows and ERP systems.
• Experience with Six Sigma or process-excellence tools, data-driven decision-making and presentation skills.
• Preferred: Agile manufacturing, assembly operations, controls compliance, GMP, plant operations and troubleshooting.

What we offer

• Base pay of EUR 55,000 to 86,710 per year, including an 8% holiday allowance.
• An annual bonus depending on pay grade and location, plus vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.