Sr Operations Manager Plant3

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At J&J IMSC Geel a team of 750 colleagues manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the innovative commercial and clinical portfolio of Johnson & Johnson. We deliver products safely with high quality on time and competitivelyso patients worldwide can rely on them. As Senior Operations Manager you lead Plant 3 (including Hydrogenation) and are accountable for supplying products and documentation in line with EHS2 quality compliance and customer requirements. You coach and develop leaders and teams in day-to-day performance and long-term talent growth. The plant operates in a 24/7 shift regime; you will be accountable for a team of approximately 100 people. Supported NTS is 6B$.

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Lead the day-to-day operations for Plant 3 and Hydrogenation ensuring safe reliable and compliant execution.

Drive performance against key metrics for Safety Environment Quality & Compliance Reliability and Cost aligned with site and global strategy. Proactively identify and address risks to commitments; review operating/production data and sponsor effective problem-solving.

Champion Safety and Quality initiatives and lead with a servant-leader mindset in close partnership with support functions. Build and sustain strong safety health environment and quality awareness across plant teams including standards for housekeeping and disciplined operations.

Introduce new products in partnership with MSAT ensuring smooth tech transfer and sustainable routine manufacturing.

Own deviations and investigations and ensure timely effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Be accountable for timely batch release in line with quality and customer requirements.

Partner with risk management and technical teams to maintain a robust risk and control framework ensuring safe and compliant operations and business continuity.

Drive cost competitiveness and a continuous improvement culture using data and lean problem-solving to deliver sustainable results.

P&L and budgeting responsibilities for Plant 3.

Role-model the Credo and J&J values in everyday decisions and leadership behaviors.

Builds a culture of high engagement collaboration and ownership at all levels in the organization.

Drives people and operational organization development and plays key role in hiring and developing people.

What are we looking for

Master degree in Chemistry or Engineering or equivalent through experience

At least 10 years working experience in the Chemical/Pharmaceutical industry.

Strong mindset for Health and Safety and Environment regulations and guidelines.

Strong quality mindset and compliance orientation. Clear understanding of compliance requirements (cGMP and other specific legislation/guidelines applicable to the API internal J&J requirements & guidelines)

Engaging people leader with previous experience in leading teams.

Excellent communicator able to build a network and create win-win solutions both in internal cross departmental and cross site contacts.

Strong analytical thinking risk assessment and decision-making skills

Excellent communicator ability to build a network and create win-win solutions

Leadership skills and proven business acumen. Strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to help define a vision for the future

Fluency in Dutch and in English (spoken and written)

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