Operations Manager W&L

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Materials Handling

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Your opportunity to lead at the heart of our operations

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a complex, regulated environment? Do you combine a strong people mindset with operational excellence and a passion for continuous improvement? Then this might be the next step in your career.

For our Weighing & Logistics department in Geel, we are looking for an Operations Manager who will play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of weighing, dispensing, and logistics activities-supporting both internal and external production flows.
 

Your role
 

As Operations Manager - Weighing & Logistics, you are responsible for the day‑to‑day operational performance of your area and for driving long‑term improvements. You lead supervisors and operational teams (> 70 employees in a 24/7 shift regime), translate strategy into execution, and act as a key interface with stakeholders across the site.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing supervisors and operational teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and engagement
• Ensuring robust operational execution of weighing, dispensing, and logistics activities in a GMP environment
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to efficiency, quality, compliance, ergonomics, and reliability
• Monitoring and improving KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and cost
• Ensuring compliance with GMP, EHS, and internal standards
• Acting as a key partner within site initiatives and cross‑functional projects
• Proactively identifying risks and translating them into sustainable solutions
• Role model the Credo and J&J values in everyday decisions and leadership behaviors
• Build a culture of high engagement, collaboration and ownership at all levels in the organization

Your profile

You are a strong people leader who combines operational knowledge with a hands‑on mindset.

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in chemistry, engineering, logistics, or a related field
• Proven experience in operations management, preferably in a regulated or GMP environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams in a complex operational setting
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Clear, confident communicator who can connect strategy with execution and the ability to build a strong network
• Strong quality & compliance and EHS mindset
• Fluent in both Dutch and English (spoken and written)

What we offer

• A key leadership role in a critical part of the Geel site operations
• The opportunity to make a visible impact on safety, quality, and performance
• A dynamic environment with high ownership and autonomy
• Strong focus on leadership development and career growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ready to make an impact?

If you are energized by leading people, improving operations, and working in a fast‑paced and meaningful environment, we would love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help shape the future of Weighing & Logistics at J&J IMSC Geel.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Collaborating, Critical Thinking, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Financial Competence, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Logistics Optimization, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Sourcing, Team Management, Warehouse Management

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€79,800.00 - €137,770.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.