Senior Manufacturing Supervisor NPI
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| Company | jj |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location | Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Bei Johnson & Johnson glauben wir, dass Gesundheit alles ist. Unsere Stärke bei Innovationen im Gesundheitswesen versetzt uns in die Lage, eine Welt aufzubauen, in der komplexe Krankheiten verhindert, behandelt und geheilt werden, in der Behandlungen intelligenter und weniger invasiv sind und Lösungen persönlich sind. Durch unsere Expertise in innovativer Medizin und MedTech sind wir in einer einzigartigen Position, um heute über das gesamte Spektrum von Gesundheitslösungen hinweg Innovationen zu entwickeln, um die Durchbrüche von morgen zu liefern und die Gesundheit der Menschheit nachhaltig zu beeinflussen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter jnj.com
Angeleitet von unserem Credo übernimmt Johnson & Johnson Verantwortung gegenüber allen Mitarbeitenden weltweit. Wir bieten ein integratives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem jede Person als Individuum betrachtet wird. Bei Johnson & Johnson respektieren wir die Vielfalt und Würde unserer Mitarbeitenden und erkennen ihre Verdienste an.
Tätigkeitsbereich:
Supply Chain Engineering
Unterfunktion Der Tätigkeit:
Process Engineering
Tätigkeitskategorie:
People Leader
Alle Standorte Für Stellenangebote:
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Jobbeschreibung:
Position Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Supervisor – Center of Expertise (NPI) leads the New Product Introduction (NPI) team responsible for ensuring successful introduction of new biologics manufacturing processes into commercial operations. The role provides leadership to a team of NPI Specialists and the NPI Coordinator and partners closely with Operations, MSAT, Quality, Engineering, Validation, Supply Chain and Digital organizations to ensure operational readiness for future products.
This position plays a key role in translating development into routine manufacturing by building robust processes, preparing manufacturing organizations, and delivering projects safely, compliantly and on time.
Essential Job Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the NPI team, including performance management, coaching, staffing, training, and talent development to ensure high-quality delivery and strong engagement.
• Set priorities, provide direction, and manage team workflows, approvals, compliance, absenteeism, and escalation of risks or concerns to support business results.
• Build effective cross-functional partnerships to ensure deliverables meet operational needs, customer expectations, and organizational goals.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, high-performing culture guided by Johnson & Johnson’s Credo, Leadership Imperatives, Code of Business Conduct, company policies, and applicable laws.
• Drive operational excellence by maintaining GMP and regulatory awareness, fostering LEAN practices, managing KPIs, performing Gemba walks, and improving safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule performance.
New Product Introduction Leadership
• Lead the NPI Specialists and NPI Coordinator responsible for introduction of new products and manufacturing capabilities.
• Own operational readiness activities from project initiation through PPQ and commercial launch.
• Drive planning, prioritization and execution of multiple NPI projects simultaneously.
• Ensure seamless transfer of knowledge from Development and MSAT into Manufacturing Operations.
• Build strong partnerships across Quality, MSAT, Engineering, Validation, Supply Chain and Digital organizations.
Program & Project Leadership
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time and within scope.
• Identify project risks early and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Drive governance, project reporting and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure operational requirements are incorporated during process and facility design.
Manufacturing Readiness
• Ensure manufacturing procedures, training, documentation, systems and equipment are ready before execution.
• Support PPQ campaigns and transition into routine commercial manufacturing.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement after implementation.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Champion innovative manufacturing solutions and digital technologies.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and knowledge sharing across projects.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or another relevant Life Sciences discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), technology transfer, manufacturing sciences, process engineering or manufacturing operations.
• Previous people leadership or project leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and biologics manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
We would love to hear from you if you have experience with:
• Commercialization of biologics or advanced therapies
• Process validation (PPQ)
• Manufacturing readiness or operational readiness
• Technology transfer
• Cross-functional project leadership
• Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence
• MES, digital manufacturing or data-driven manufacturing
• Building and coaching high-performing technical teams
What Makes You Successful
We’re looking for someone who:
• Inspires and develops technical talent.
• Thrives in dynamic project environments with multiple priorities.
• Enjoys connecting people across functions and building strong partnerships.
• Is comfortable making decisions in situations with uncertainty.
• Has excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Takes ownership and delivers results.
• Is passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
• Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Creates an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.
What we offer
At Johnson & Johnson, you’ll help bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide while growing your own career.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Lead the introduction of innovative biologic medicines from development into commercial manufacturing.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies in one of Europe’s leading biologics manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with world-class experts across Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Engineering and Digital.
• Lead high-visibility projects with global impact.
• Shape the future of manufacturing through innovation and digital transformation.
• Develop your leadership career through coaching, mentoring and continuous learning.
• Be part of an inclusive culture guided by Our Credo, where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, attractive benefits and flexible working arrangements that support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Erforderliche Fähigkeiten:
Wünschenswerte Fähigkeiten:
Anbieterauswahl, Andere weiterentwickeln, Angebotsplanung, Anwendung für Wissenschaft, Technologie, Ingenieurwesen und Mathematik (STEM)., Effizienzanalyse, Einbeziehender Führungsstil, Flexible Entscheidungsfindung, Führung, Lean Supply Chain Management, Neue Technologien, Problemlösung, Produktkalkulation, Produktverbesserungen, Prozesssteuerung, Prozesstechnik, Prozessverbesserungen, Situationsbewusstsein, Teammanagement, Technische Forschung, Technischer Support
Die erwartete jährliche Basisvergütung für diese Position beträgt:
€64.000,00 - €103.040,00
Leistungen:
Zusätzlich zur Basisvergütung bieten wir folgende Benefits an*: Einen Jahresbonus mit festgelegtem Ziel (% der Vergütung) je nach Gehaltsband/Standort, wobei der tatsächliche Betrag auf der Leistung der Mitarbeitenden und dem Jahresergebnis des Unternehmens des vorherigen Kalenderjahres, oder auf den Verkaufsprovisionen basiert. Darüber hinaus bieten wir Urlaubstage, Elternzeit für mindestens 12 Wochen, Freistellung im Trauerfall, Freistellung für Pflegezeit, Freistellung für ehrenamtliche Tätigkeiten, Fitness-Erstattungsprogramme, sowie Programme für das finanzielle, körperliche und psychische Wohlbefinden an. Es gibt außerdem Dienstjubiläen und Prämien für besondere Leistungen. Zudem können Mitarbeitende - und an einigen Standorten berechtigte Angehörige- abhängig von den Bedingungen des jeweiligen Versicherungsplans an mehreren Versicherungsplänen teilnehmen . Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*Dies dient nur zu Informationszwecken. Beträge und tatsächliche Benefits können je nach Standort variieren und können sich ändern.