Manufacturing Supervisor - Assembly

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Job Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading end-to-end production operations to ensure high-quality products are manufactured safely and in full compliance with cGMP, EHS, and lean manufacturing standards. Working closely with other supervisors and cross-functional partners, this role ensures production targets are achieved according to the Master Production Schedule while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration. The Manufacturing Supervisor leads, coaches, and supports manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise manufacturing teams to achieve production targets in line with the Master Production Schedule.

• Assign operators, manage resource needs, and ensure adequate assets and staffing levels.

• Support the introduction, qualification, and validation of new products and equipment, including training of operators.

• Ensure all process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are accurate, current, and completed on time.

• Monitor manufacturing performance through data analysis (e.g., yield, nonconformances, training, absenteeism) and implement corrective actions.

• Lead or support deviation investigations, CAPAs, and change management activities.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and act as a subject matter expert for assigned processes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• At least Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.

• Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and quality systems within a production environment.

• Proficiency with automation and business systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, Windows-based tools).

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities.

• Data-driven problem-solving skills and familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.

• Please note that this role involves working in shifts (06:30-15:00 and 14:30-23:00

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

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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.