Hybrid Senior Manager, Engineering – Systems & Consumables

at Johnson & Johnson

• Job title: Senior Manager, Engineering – Systems & Consumables
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Beerse, Belgium

About the role

• Senior Manager Engineering role overseeing process design and compliance for pharmaceutical distribution in Belgium. Driving innovation and operational efficiency in the distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical leadership for process design, order fulfillment equipment, repack/relabel equipment, and warehouse control/execution systems.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO requirements, supporting quality and operations to maintain validated states of GxP equipment and systems.
• Explore and introduce innovative technological solutions and best practices from other sites.
• Encourage innovation and process optimization within the team, driving initiatives for cost savings and sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Quality, E&PS, EHS&S, Planning, and Suppliers.
• Guide both day-to-day operations and strategic direction for process improvements and future capacity planning.
• Support new product shipments by ensuring future capacity and robust processes.
• Apply J&J Machine Safety standards, conduct WRAPS assessments, and execute remediation plans.
• Design and implement process improvements using Lean and process excellence tools.
• Lead or contribute to the development of new technologies and concepts per Deliver Growth Council processes.
• Prepare project business cases and obtain approvals from the IRC board.
• Oversee flawless execution of OPEX and CAPEX projects.
• Provide user support and develop solutions to improve process robustness and user experience.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in supply chain, preferably in automated warehouses, packaging equipment, and execution systems (MES, warehouse and equipment control systems).
• Strong ability to build collaborative teams and cross-functional/virtual relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, able to make complex information accessible to all organizational levels.
• Technical background or experience in material handling and packaging equipment is a significant plus.
• Knowledge of GMP and GDP principles, including qualification and validation approaches.
• Familiarity with safety regulations at both company (J&J) and national/EU levels.
• Master’s degree in business administration, science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Green Belt Six Sigma and/or Project Management certifications (FPX) are preferred.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required. French is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities