Senior Operations Manager

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Job Description:

Position:   Senior Operations Manager

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands (Fully Onsite Role)

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 https://www.jnj.com/. 

Job Description

GATT-technologies, a Johnson & Johnson Company is recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager located in Nijmegen.

Job Summary:

The Sr Manufacturing Operations Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the operational aspects of our manufacturing processes supporting the reliable production. This position requires a strong background in manufacturing operations, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to prioritize projects effectively. The successful candidate will lead transformation initiatives to achieve manufacturing standards that ensure process repeatability and phase appropriate quality. The manager also will ensure operational reliability, drive project prioritization, and achieve staff professional development and retention goals within the clinical manufacturing department.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Reliability:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational scheduling and reliability, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency.
• Direct implementation of operational tools and practices to standardize and optimize production scheduling, staffing, and execution thereby creating reliable, repeatable, quality processes.
• Proactively identify potential operational risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them effectively.

2. Project Prioritization:

• Work closely with senior management to define manufacturing priorities, aligning them with business objectives and timelines.
• Determine project feasibility, resource requirements, and dependencies to develop realistic manufacturing schedules.
• Set project priorities and measure project performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to achieve timely completion of deliverables.

3. Staff Retention and Development:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of manufacturing professionals, fostering an inclusive, positive, and collaborative work environment.
• Implement strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent, ensuring a highly skilled and motivated workforce.
• Conduct yearly 5 Conversations Cycle including performance evaluations, identify training needs, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members.
• Direct subcontractor activities and drive operational success through Janssen vendor management best practices.

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and identifying opportunities for process optimization.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements related to clinical manufacturing operations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, with a focus on clinical manufacturing and increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering results within budget and timelines.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, GMP) and quality management systems related to clinical manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma, and a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Mentorship, Organizing, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Equipment, Package Management, Plant Operations, Process Control, Product Packaging Design, Safety-Oriented, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Technical Credibility, Transportation Management