Manufacturing Associate, Breda, Noord-Brabant

The Company
Our client is a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry, dedicated to transforming innovative science into life-changing medicines. The organization is committed to excellence in manufacturing, sustainability, and continuous innovation — delivering high-quality therapeutic products that make a real difference in patients’ lives worldwide.

Role Description
As a Manufacturing Associate, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining advanced manufacturing equipment in a highly regulated GMP environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring consistent production performance, maintaining product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a technically skilled, quality-driven, and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic production setting and enjoys working as part of a motivated, high-performing team.

Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure consistent production performance and adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Perform line changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Collect, document, and analyze process data within systems such as SAP/MES, supporting process optimization and root cause analysis.
- Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Support process validation, deviation handling, and CAPA activities in collaboration with quality and engineering teams.
- Communicate effectively with line leads, supervisors, and team members to achieve daily production goals.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Conduct thorough shift handovers and ensure accurate documentation of process-related information.

Requirements
- Experience in a manufacturing or process operations environment (preferably within GMP/GDP or ISO-certified facilities).
- Strong background in LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement (e.g., 5WHY, RCA, Poka Yoke, SMED, TPM, Fishbone).
- Hands-on experience with SAP/MES and other process monitoring tools.
- Educational background in: MBO (technical or process) discipline; and/or VAPRO A and/or VAPRO B certification.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluent communication skills in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Other Information
Looking for a new challenge in a world-class biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment?
Join a passionate, innovative, and dedicated team working toward improving lives through high-quality production and operational excellence.

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