Are you a seasoned logistics expert who thrives on making complex systems run like clockwork? We are looking for a Senior Logistics Process Engineer to own and elevate the end-to-end material flow at our Sassenheim manufacturing plant. You will be the bridge between high-level strategy and daily operations, ensuring our inbound, kitting, and distribution processes are world-class.
What You’ll Do
- Design, implement, and improve inbound logistics, staging, and internal transport using Lean methodologies.
- Act as the operational lead for new systems and processes, coaching the local logistics team and mentoring junior engineers.
- Maintain strict compliance with GMP/GDP standards, lead non-conformance investigations (CAPAs), and own product impact assessments.
- Conduct Gemba walks to find "on-the-floor" improvements and use data analysis to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
- Partner with senior management and global teams to align logistics with production goals and the J&J Credo.
- Support the creation of process-specific training programs and mentor the logistics team on new system implementations.
- Conduct Gemba walks to identify gaps, address root causes, and minimize downtime or losses.
- Optimize inbound logistics and internal transport using Lean tools, ensuring equipment changes from the Asset Team align perfectly with established processes.
Functie-eisen
- HBO degree in Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or highly regulated environment.
- Expertise in Lean tools and process engineering.
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in business applications.
- Fluent in English (C2 level).
- A proactive problem-solver who remains calm under pressure, drives accountability, and can lead cross-functional projects using FPX methodology.
- You bring a high degree of accuracy and a "quality-first" attitude to every task.
- You are flexible with changing priorities and remain stress-resistant, supporting your team through shifts in focus.
- You lead by example, taking full ownership of outcomes and proactively addressing issues before they escalate.
- You prioritize effectively to meet deadlines and excel at building meaningful connections with stakeholders and customers.
- You promote open communication, embrace feedback, and are committed to the continuous personal and professional growth of yourself and your team.
Competenties
- The Ability to deliver assigned tasks independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication with stakeholders.
- Resilience in fluctuating workload environments.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
- Duration: 1-year contractor role with potential for extension.
- Working model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
- Discount on the collective health insurance plan via Zilveren Kruis.
- Access to the Yacht network of companies and industry specialists.
- Generous referral program – up to €1,500.
- Attractive pension scheme (STIPP).
- 8.33% holiday allowance.
- Commuting reimbursement – €0.23 per kilometer up to 26km one way.
- Soft skills coaching – you’ll be assigned a coach (if desired) from your professional field to spar with and guide you. Additionally, you’ll have a dedicated Yacht contact person to help shape your career ambitions and create a development plan together
Bedrijfsinformatie
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where sophisticated diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are more inquisitive and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
YACHT Life sciences
Yacht is a leading Dutch recruitment and secondment agency that connects highly skilled professionals with forward-thinking organizations. As part of Randstad Group Netherlands,Yacht Life Sciences, is a leading talent partner in the Dutch Life Sciences, Pharma, and Biotech sectors. Yacht connects ambitious professionals with impactful roles at top organizations such as Astellas, Danone, Philips, and Johnson & Johnson.
Operating in one of the fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands, Yacht Life Sciences offers both project-based assignments and permanent positions that contribute to the development of medical devices, therapies, and medications aimed at improving global health.
Professionals working with Yacht benefit from:
- Access to a strong network of industry experts and innovative companies.
- Opportunities to participate in R&D projects, clinical studies, and quality & regulatory initiatives.
- Continuous development through training, courses, and knowledge-sharing events.
- A personalized career path shaped by your ambitions and supported by dedicated coaches and consultants.
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contact
Sowmya Kandukuri
sowmya.kandukuri@yacht.nl
+918374294984
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