Manufacturing Supervisor

We are searching for the best talent for Manufacturing Supervisor to be based in Leiden.

You will lead a hands-on team within Operations to deliver high-quality medical products in a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. This role ensures production meets the master production or shipment schedules while upholding cGMP, EHS, and lean principles. You’ll partner with engineering, quality, and other supervisors to keep processes running smoothly and to introduce and qualify new equipment and products!

In this role you’ll build a learning-focused, encouraging culture where following standards and continuously improving them is the norm. You’ll mentor operators and team leaders, track performance against targets, and use data to make decisions that keep production reliable and compliant.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will:

• Meet production targets from the Master Production Schedule and shipment schedule while ensuring safety, cGMP, and lean practices across your area.
• Lead, coach, and support a cross-functional production team, assign operators, and promote a learning and safe work environment.
• Drive new product and equipment introductions: provide User Requirements to engineering, support equipment qualification, and ensure operators are trained in correct use.
• Keep SOPs, work instructions, and other process documentation up-to-date and ensure timely, compliant recordkeeping according to procedure.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics (yield, non-conformances, training, absenteeism), perform periodic team reviews, report performance to management, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead investigations for deviations, support CAPA activities, and escalate technical issues to line specialists or engineers when needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• HBO-level education or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing; experience in the medical device industry or medical field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end manufacturing processes and familiarity with cGMP and EHS requirements relevant to the role.
• Practical computer and automation software skills, including Excel, Windows, and ERP systems.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch.
• Experience with Six Sigma or process-excellence tools, data-driven decision-making, business/financial acumen, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Assembly Operations, Coaching, Controls Compliance, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Efficiency Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Plant Operations, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Maintenance, Process Oriented, Technologically Savvy, Troubleshooting