Temporary Manufacturing Technician, Breda, Noord-Brabant

The Company 
The company is a global biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients. In Breda they focus on preparing, planning, and coordinating the shipping and distribution of clinical trial materials. 

Role Description
The Temporary Manufacturing Technician supports operations within the manufacturing department as part of a central flexible workforce. This temporary position (7-month maternity cover) involves working across multiple production lines, including automated, semi-automated, and manual setups, within a 2- or 3-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operating production lines in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP guidelines.
• Ensuring daily targets related to safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency are met.
• Maintaining accuracy, discipline, and adherence to defined workflows and production speeds.
• Collaborating closely with operators and Line Leads to achieve operational objectives.
• Switching effectively between production lines and tasks as required.
• Identifying and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within processes and workflows.
• Escalating issues in a timely and structured manner to the Line Lead (Tier 1 level).
• Taking ownership of assigned tasks and results, demonstrating accountability and professionalism.
• Actively participating in shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Ensuring all required training is completed within defined timelines.
• Communicating clearly and effectively in English (verbal and written) within a multicultural team.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within pharmaceutical or GMP/GDP-regulated settings
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures and structured production processes
• Experience working in diverse, international team environments
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application.
• MBO Level 2 (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) at MBO level.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing tasks and environments.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and disciplined in execution.
• Clear and structured communicator.
• Accountable, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Good understanding of production processes and quality standards.
• Proactive and eager to learn continuously.
• Self-aware and capable of self-reflection.
• Comfortable working in multicultural teams.
• Open to change, challenges, and dynamic environments.
• Willing to work in different shifts.

Other information
Apply to our vacancy for more information. Looking forward to getting in touch! 

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