Technician (H), NOORD BRABANT, Breda

Company Our client is a well-established production organisation with a strong focus on operational excellence. They work in a structured, safety-first environment where quality, hygiene, and continuous improvement are taken seriously, and where leaders are expected to be hands-on and visible on the floor. Job Description We are looking for a Production Shift Supervisor to lead a team within a busy production environment in Boxtel. This role is responsible for ensuring the shift runs safely and efficiently, meeting production plans while maintaining high standards across quality, hygiene, and technical performance. The Production Shift Supervisor will coach the team, manage shift results, and ensure smooth handovers between shifts. Responsibilities - Lead and support a team of production employees during the shift - Take operational responsibility for safety, quality, output, hygiene, and technical performance within one or more departments - Ensure production planning is achieved, adjusting priorities when needed - Set priorities for technical work and coordinate actions to minimise downtime - Analyse the root causes of production issues and complaints, and drive improvements - Take ownership of shift performance and results, reporting on progress and challenges - Train, coach, and motivate team members to strengthen skills and engagement - Ensure clear and complete handovers between shifts to maintain continuity - Support the creation and updating of work instructions and standard ways of working - Lead by example, promoting the right behaviours and standards on the shop floor Requirements - Proven experience leading a team in a production or operational environment - Strong focus on safety, quality, hygiene, and performance - Able to plan, prioritise, and keep operations running smoothly under pressure - Confident in coaching others and driving continuous improvement - Comfortable analysing issues and implementing practical solutions Other Information Location: Boxtel, Noord-Brabant (Netherlands) If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

Company   Our client is a leading industrial organization committed to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and operational efficiency across their production facilities. They value strong leadership and a proactive approach to team management to ensure smooth daily operations. Role Description We are looking for a proactive Shift Manager to lead daily production activities and a team of employees. You will be responsible for safety, quality, production performance, hygiene, and continuous improvement, while coaching your team and ensuring smooth shift handovers. Responsibilities - Lead, train, coach, and motivate the production team. - Take responsibility for safety, quality, quantity, hygiene, and technology. - Ensure production planning and targets are achieved. - Prioritise technical work and coordinate with relevant teams. - Analyse production issues and complaints using root-cause analysis. - Drive continuous improvement using 5S, Lean, PDCA, and 5xW. - Ensure proper shift handovers and support work instructions. - Apply HACCP, Food Defense, and safety procedures. - Lead by example and work in a 3-shift pattern. Requirements - HBO-level education or equivalent working/thinking level. - Strong leadership and people-management skills. - Minimum 3 years’ production experience, preferably in a similar role. - Experience with Lean, 5S, PDCA, and 5xW. - Knowledge of HACCP, Food Defense, and safety. - Food industry experience is an advantage. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills. - Good knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Willingness to work in a 3-shift pattern. Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.  

The Company A leading industrial manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence, workplace safety, and continuous improvement. The company operates production facilities where quality, efficiency, and strong team leadership are essential to meeting business goals. About the Role We are seeking a proactive Shift Supervisor to lead production operations during assigned shifts. This role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team performance while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will coach team members, coordinate activities, and drive continuous improvement across the production environment. Responsibilities - Lead and supervise production teams during assigned shifts - Ensure compliance with safety, quality, hygiene, and operational standards - Monitor production schedules and ensure targets are achieved - Coordinate and prioritize technical activities to reduce downtime - Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions - Take ownership of shift performance and operational results - Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to employees - Ensure effective shift handovers and accurate documentation - Support the development and revision of work instructions - Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism Requirements - Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations - Strong understanding of safety and quality standards - Excellent communication and people management skills - Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions - Experience working with production planning and operational targets - Strong organizational and decision-making skills - Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives - Ability to motivate and develop team members Other Information If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

About the Company Our client is a global biopharmaceutical organization with a large manufacturing and supply chain operation in Breda. The site supports the production, packaging, storage and distribution of medicines to markets across Europe, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa, operating in a complex and highly regulated environment. Role Description As a Supply Chain – Detailed Scheduler, you will be responsible for managing short-term production planning for packaging lines and ensuring a stable and reliable supply of medicines. You will develop production plans, coordinate activities across departments and remove operational flow stoppers to support timely delivery. Working closely with manufacturing, quality, warehouse and supply chain teams, you will also contribute to continuous improvement, standardization and process automation within the supply planning organization. Key Responsibilities Manage short-term production planning for packaging lines. Create production plans, manage orders and support product launches and phase-in/phase-out activities. Monitor supply chain performance and proactively remove flow stoppers. Measure weekly and monthly KPIs, including MPS stability, and drive improvement actions. Facilitate daily operational meetings and coordinate actions across departments. Lead weekly capacity meetings with manufacturing, quality, warehouse and supply chain stakeholders. Drive standardization, simplification and automation of planning processes. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analyses. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure realistic and achievable supply plans. Ensure stable operations and supply chain efficiency while working within GMP and GDP guidelines. Requirements Experience in supply chain planning within a GMP-regulated environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. Ability to perform root cause analysis and work effectively in a team environment. Strong interest in standardization, process improvement and automation. Experience or interest in tools such as Tableau, Smartsheet, Databricks or RPA is preferred. Detail-oriented and able to coordinate multiple priorities. Willingness to work at least 3 days per week on-site in Breda.

Company: Our client is a well-established life sciences manufacturing site in the Breda area, operating in a highly regulated GMP environment. The business is growing quickly, which means a fast-paced production setting, close cross-functional collaboration, and a strong focus on doing things right first time. Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Associate to provide hands-on QA support on the shop floor, with a strong focus on packaging and labelling. This is a dynamic role where the successful candidate will be the key quality point of contact for Production, helping to resolve issues in real time while ensuring full GMP compliance. The role also includes batch record review, finished product checks during production, and supporting investigations and deviations. Responsibilities: •    Act as the main QA point of contact for Production during packaging and labelling operations, answering quality-related questions and supporting daily decision-making •    Provide on-the-floor quality oversight during production and perform routine GMP compliance checks •    Review and approve batch record entries before production activities take place and compile/review completed batch records for disposition preparation •    Perform finished product checks during commercial production runs •    Review, approve, initiate, and own deviations as required, and support investigations when issues occur •    Support continuous improvement by contributing to production-related QA projects and site improvement initiatives •    Write, review, and update operational SOPs and work instructions where needed •    Support GMP training activities for QA and Production teams •    Prepare weekly/monthly quality metrics and maintain departmental performance boards •    Build strong working relationships with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Engineering, QA Management, and the Qualified Person Requirements: •    BSc or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related field (strong academic background preferred) •    Around 3 years’ experience in Quality Assurance and/or manufacturing within pharma or medical devices (flexibility for strong recent MSc graduates or relevant internships) •    GMP knowledge is preferred (QA experience in a GMP setting is an advantage but not strictly required); candidates with a QC background are also welcomed •    Experience with batch record review and supporting investigations/deviations is highly beneficial •    Fluent English •    Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; able to stay calm under pressure and handle resistance professionally •    Willing to work shifts and fully commit to the current 3-shift rotation and the planned future 5-shift rotation •    Able to commute within approximately 1 hour by car Other Information: This position is based on-site in Breda and requires full commitment to shift work. The current schedule is a 3-shift rotation (early/late/night). A transition to a 5-shift rotation is planned from 01/01/2027 at the earliest, so only candidates who are willing and able to work the future pattern will be considered. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

Company Our client is a well-established food production company that manufactures and packs high-quality frozen products. The site operates with strict hygiene and food safety standards and runs a structured shift system to keep production moving efficiently. Job Description We are looking for a Packaging Line Operator (3-Shift) to support daily packaging operations in a fast-paced production environment. The Packaging Line Operator (3-Shift) will operate, set up, and monitor packaging and end-of-line equipment to ensure products are packed safely, correctly, and on time. Responsibilities -Set up, operate, change over, and monitor packaging lines and related equipment (including carton forming and palletising). -Keep product flow running smoothly and adjust when issues or deviations occur. -Perform quality and safety checks and record results according to procedures. -Resolve minor technical issues and involve the technical team when required. -Coordinate day-to-day work with packing colleagues and support operators on the assigned line(s). -Ensure products are packed, processed, and palletised according to the production plan. -Maintain cleanliness, order, and a safe working environment in line with food safety and quality standards. -Participate in shift handovers and communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors. Requirements -LBO/MBO level of working and thinking. -At least 2 years of relevant experience in a production or packaging environment. -Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices (including allergens). -Familiar with safety instructions and disciplined working methods. -Comfortable working in a 3-shift rotation (morning, afternoon, night). -Practical, hands-on mindset with basic troubleshooting ability. -Able to coordinate tasks with colleagues and work well in a team. Other Information This role is based on-site and operates in a 3-shift schedule (morning/afternoon/night).  If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.

About Our Client Our client is a global healthcare and pharmaceutical organization dedicated to developing and delivering innovative medicines that improve patients’ lives worldwide. Its Leiden site is an important biopharmaceutical manufacturing and supply hub, operating in a highly regulated environment where quality, reliability, and continuous improvement are essential. About the Position We are looking for a Logistics Process Owner to take ownership of material supply processes at a biotherapeutics site in Leiden. In this role, you will look at how materials move through the warehouse, distribution, and supply processes, identify where things can be improved, and help implement more efficient and reliable ways of working. You will work closely with warehouse, distribution, operations, and planning teams and use data and process insights to improve performance. The role combines logistics, process improvement, documentation, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Take ownership of material supply and related logistics processes. Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities. Develop, update, and maintain SOPs and other process documentation. Ensure documentation remains accurate, compliant, and reviewed on time. Work with warehouse, distribution, operations, and planning teams to solve process issues. Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes through technology, automation, WMS/TMS, and other digital solutions. Define and monitor KPIs to measure process performance. Use data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and help implement sustainable process changes. Communicate process improvements and align stakeholders across different teams. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 2+years of experience in logistics, supply chain optimization, process improvement, or a comparable role. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience analyzing processes and translating findings into practical improvements. Strong attention to detail, particularly around data and process documentation. Experience working with SOPs and within a regulated or quality-driven environment. Good knowledge of logistics systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working with multiple teams and managing different priorities. Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage. Lean/Six Sigma knowledge or certification is a plus. Willingness to work five days onsite in Leiden.

The Company Our client is one of the leads from the Biotechnology industry who try to improve patients’ lives, by distributing their medicines to hospital and pharmacies in 100 different countries in the world, to over 10 million patients, in Europe, Turkey, Middle East and Africa Regions. Role Description As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining semi-automated production and packaging lines within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. You will ensure production processes run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and minimizing production downtime. Responsibilities Run and oversee production machines to keep operations running smoothly. Prepare equipment for new production batches and switch products when needed. Spot and fix minor machine issues to reduce downtime. Enter and update production records using the company's systems. Help investigate production issues and support practical solutions. Suggest ideas to improve efficiency, quality, and daily operations. Follow safety, quality, and company procedures at all times. Work closely with your team to achieve daily production goals. Requirements A technical background or hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment. Previous experience working with production machinery or automated equipment. Comfortable troubleshooting basic machine or process issues. Experience in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, medical devices, or other regulated environments is a plus. Familiarity with production systems such as SAP or similar software is an advantage. A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes. Good communication skills in English. Willingness to work rotating 3-shift or 5-shift schedules. Other Information This is an excellent opportunity to join a global, high-tech manufacturing environment where you'll work with advanced automation technologies while developing your technical skills and career. A competitive salary, shift allowances, bonus, 13th-month salary, holiday allowance, and excellent development opportunities are offered. Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Company Our client is an international food production organization specializing in frozen food products. Within a structured production and packaging environment, the organization focuses on delivering safe, high-quality products while maintaining efficient production processes and strong food safety standards. Role Description As an All-round Packing Operator, you will be responsible for operating, setting up, changing over and monitoring various packaging, box forming and palletizing systems. You will use your technical knowledge to resolve minor technical issues, monitor product quality and ensure a smooth production flow. Working closely with packing staff, assistant operators and supervisors, you will contribute to safe, efficient and high-quality production in a 3-shift environment. Key Responsibilities Set up, operate, change over and monitor packaging, box forming and palletizing systems. Perform quality and safety checks and accurately record results. Monitor product flow and make adjustments when deviations or malfunctions occur. Resolve minor technical breakdowns and involve the Technical Service when required. Coordinate daily activities with packing staff and assistant operators on assigned lines. Ensure correct processing, packaging and palletizing according to the production schedule. Follow applicable food safety, quality and hygiene procedures. Contribute to an orderly, clean and safe working environment. Participate actively in shift handovers and communicate relevant information clearly. Support smooth production and contribute to achieving planned production orders. Requirements At least 2 years of relevant experience in a production or packaging environment. Knowledge of HACCP and Food Defense. Experience or ability to provide and follow safety instructions. Experience with or willingness to participate in on-the-job training. Knowledge of allergens and food safety requirements. Technical understanding and a hands-on approach to resolving minor breakdowns. Able to work effectively with colleagues in a production and shift environment. Structured and quality-focused approach to working. Willingness to work in a 3-shift system: 07:15–15:15, 15:15–23:15 and 23:15–07:15.