Manufacturing Process Technician, Breda, Noord-Brabant

About the Company
A global organization within the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to producing high-quality medicines in a GMP-controlled and highly regulated environment. The company combines innovation, safety, and technical excellence to deliver life-saving products for patients worldwide.

Role Description
As a Manufacturing Process Technician, you will be responsible for running a production line within a highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will operate advanced equipment, ensure compliance with GMP standards, and actively contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization.
This role requires a hands-on, analytical, and quality-driven professional with a proactive mindset and strong technical insight. You will collaborate closely with operators, line leads, supervisors, and other stakeholders to achieve operational excellence and meet production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production lines according to established procedures and GMP standards.
• Perform line changeovers, monitor process parameters, and ensure accurate documentation in SAP/MES.
• Collect, analyze, and report process data to identify trends or deviations.
• Ensure process continuity, troubleshoot technical issues, and escalate when needed.
• Participate in problem-solving, root cause analyses (RCA), and improvement initiatives (LEAN, Kaizen, 5WHY).
• Maintain operational accuracy, efficiency, and compliance at all times.
• Collaborate closely with the production team to ensure smooth shift handovers.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to the elimination of waste and process inefficiencies.
• Ensure all mandatory training and certifications are up to date.

• MBO level (Technical or Process direction) and/or VAPRO A/B certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a technical or process operator.
• Experience in GMP/GDP or ISO-certified environments is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience with LEAN, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Certified Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and MES.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

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