Operations Director - Business Unit Parenteral Production
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Job Function
Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function
Plant Management
Job Category
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium
Job Description
We are searching for the best talent for the role of Operations Director Parenteral Production at IMSC Beerse Site to be based in Beerse, Belgium.
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
Purpose
Are you passionate about supplying high quality pharmaceutical products to patients? At our Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) unit in Beerse, Belgium, we proudly serve five patients every second with a team of 700 dedicated professionals! We are looking for an Operations Director that will be accountable for the Drug Product/Sterile manufacturing Business Unit performance.
You will set operational and strategic direction for the Beerse sterile manufacturing capabilities and deliver on short‐ and long‐term objectives in safety, sustainability, customer service, product quality and plant competitiveness. You nurture an environment that puts employee development and an inclusive workforce at the center and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
As the Operations Director you will help the Beerse production plant be connected within the synthetics and broader Johnson & Johnson Global network and align with the downstream production processes in Device Assembly and Packaging. This role will deliver operational readiness of New Products, maintain a continuous improvement culture, and act as a coach and mentor.
Given the nature of the production process, you will also play a key role in continuing to keep Beerse's track record of compliance, specifically in the sterile manufacturing space.
Qualifications / Requirements
At least 15 years working experience within the Pharmaceutical industry.
Strong mindset for Health and Safety and Environment regulations and guidelines, with a preference for knowledge around ATEX environments.
Strong quality mindset and compliance orientation specifically in aseptic filling and parenteral production.
Clear understanding of compliance requirements (cGMP and other legislation/guidelines applicable to parenteral production, and preferably internal J&J requirements & guidelines).
Successful in the deployment, coaching and mentoring of Lean practices such as Direct Observation, Kaizen, Change Management, and Continuous Improvement.
Engaging people leader with experience in leading teams and the ability to provide clear feedback.
Excellent communicator, able to build networks and create win‐win solutions internally, across departments and sites.
Extensive knowledge of operations management and operations systems within the supply chain.
Able to operate within a matrix organization.
Able to function in a global environment.
Able to balance tactical and strategic requirements.
Insight in financial management and budgeting.
Preferred Skills
Agile Manufacturing
Business Planning
Developing Others
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Manufacturing Compliance
Manufacturing Safety
Organizational Project Management
Organizing
Plant Operations
Process Improvements
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Tactical Planning
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‐time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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