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Manufacturing Operations Specialist II

Avantor

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Location
NLD-Hillegom, Netherlands
Type
Full-time
Department
Operations
Source
Workday

Description

The Opportunity:

Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Location: Hillegom, The Netherlands
Employment Type: 1 year contract with permanent option after the first year, Full-time
 

Do you enjoy bringing structure to complex manufacturing processes?

Are you someone who naturally sees how things can be organized better, documented more clearly, and executed more efficiently? Do you enjoy creating order, defining standards, and continuously improving the way work gets done?

At Avantor, we're looking for a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to help us optimize our manufacturing operations in Hillegom. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys overseeing the bigger picture of a production process, while at the same time paying close attention to the details that make the difference between a good process and an exceptional one.

You'll thrive in this position if you are accurate, process-minded, flexible when needed, but also appreciate the importance of clear procedures and compliance.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will work alongside production teams, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure our manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently.

A major part of your role will be creating and maintaining batch record templates. These documents describe, step-by-step, how production teams manufacture our final products and are essential for ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance.

You will also:

  • Create and improve manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
  • Support daily manufacturing operations and help resolve operational challenges.
  • Work closely with the Production Supervisor and cleanroom teams to assess and improve production processes.
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
  • Analyze production workflows and identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Support the development and implementation of tooling and production aids.
  • Drive improvements related to technology, ergonomics, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Support training activities and help establish best practices across the department.

Who You Are

You are someone who enjoys balancing structure with continuous improvement. You understand that strong processes are the foundation of successful manufacturing, but you're also motivated to challenge the status quo and find smarter ways of working.

You'll likely recognize yourself in the following:

  • You enjoy overseeing and improving longer, end-to-end processes.
  • You take pride in creating clear and accurate documentation.
  • You are highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • You enjoy working within regulated environments and understand the value of procedures and standards.
  • You are flexible and solution-oriented when unexpected challenges arise.
  • You have a natural interest in technology, tooling, ergonomics, and process optimization.
  • You enjoy collaborating with colleagues and influencing improvements across teams.
  • You like turning complex activities into simple, repeatable processes.

What You'll Bring

  • Experience in manufacturing, production, operations, process engineering, or a similar environment.
  • Experience with technical documentation, work instructions, or manufacturing procedures.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Fluent in English and Dutch

Why Join Avantor?

At Avantor, you'll join a team that supports the life sciences industry and helps enable scientific breakthroughs around the world. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by improving manufacturing processes, driving operational excellence, and helping teams work smarter every day.

If you are energized by creating structure, improving processes, and making complex manufacturing operations run seamlessly, we'd love to hear from you.

Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Locatie: Hillegom, Nederland
Dienstverband: Vast, Fulltime
Bedrijf: Avantor

Krijg jij energie van het aanbrengen van structuur in complexe productieprocessen?

Ben jij iemand die van nature ziet hoe processen beter georganiseerd, duidelijker beschreven en efficiënter uitgevoerd kunnen worden? Vind je het leuk om structuur aan te brengen, standaarden op te zetten en continu te verbeteren hoe werkzaamheden worden uitgevoerd?

Dan is de functie van Manufacturing Operations Specialist bij Avantor in Hillegom wellicht iets voor jou.

Deze rol is ideaal voor iemand die graag het overzicht bewaart over langere productieprocessen en energie krijgt van het soepel laten verlopen van iedere stap. Je hebt oog voor detail, werkt nauwkeurig en begrijpt het belang van duidelijke procedures en kwaliteitsstandaarden. Tegelijkertijd ben je flexibel genoeg om mee te bewegen wanneer situaties daarom vragen.

Wat ga je doen?

In deze functie werk je nauw samen met productie-, kwaliteits- en operationele teams om ervoor te zorgen dat onze productieprocessen efficiënt, consistent en volgens de hoogste kwaliteitsstandaarden verlopen.

Een belangrijk onderdeel van je werk is het opstellen en onderhouden van batch record templates. Deze documenten beschrijven stap voor stap hoe onze producten worden geproduceerd en vormen een essentiële basis voor kwaliteit, veiligheid en compliance.

Daarnaast houd je je bezig met:

  • Het opstellen, beheren en verbeteren van productie- en procesdocumentatie.
  • Het ondersteunen van dagelijkse productieactiviteiten en het oplossen van operationele uitdagingen.
  • Het nauw samenwerken met de Production Supervisor en cleanroomteams om productieprocessen continu te verbeteren.
  • Het toepassen van Lean Six Sigma-methodieken om efficiëntie te verhogen en verspilling te verminderen.
  • Het analyseren en optimaliseren van werkstromen en productieprocessen.
  • Het ontwikkelen en implementeren van tooling en productiemiddelen.
  • Het realiseren van verbeteringen op het gebied van technologie, ergonomie, kwaliteit en efficiëntie.
  • Het samenwerken met afdelingen zoals Productie, Quality, Engineering en Operations.
  • Het ondersteunen van trainingsactiviteiten en het delen van best practices binnen de organisatie.

Wie ben jij?

Je bent iemand die structuur weet te combineren met een continue verbetermentaliteit. Je begrijpt dat sterke processen de basis vormen voor succesvolle productie, maar je bent ook altijd op zoek naar slimmere en efficiëntere manieren van werken.

Je herkent jezelf in de volgende eigenschappen:

  • Je vindt het leuk om complete processen te overzien en te verbeteren.
  • Je werkt nauwkeurig en hebt oog voor detail.
  • Je krijgt energie van het creëren van duidelijke werkinstructies en procedures.
  • Je voelt je prettig in een omgeving waarin kwaliteit, regelgeving en compliance belangrijk zijn.
  • Je bent flexibel en denkt in oplossingen wanneer zich uitdagingen voordoen.
  • Je hebt interesse in technologie, tooling, ergonomie en procesoptimalisatie.
  • Je werkt graag samen met collega's uit verschillende disciplines.
  • Je houdt ervan om complexe werkzaamheden om te zetten naar duidelijke, reproduceerbare processen.
  • Je moet een technische tekening kunnen lezen en je kunnen verdiepen in hoe productie mensen een degelijke tekening interpreteren
  • Je moet begrijpen hoe een single use productie proces loopt, of in staat zijn dit snel eigen te maken.

Wat breng je mee?

  • Ervaring binnen een productie-, operations-, manufacturing- of procesgerichte omgeving.
  • Ervaring met technische documentatie, werkinstructies of productieprocedures.
  • Kennis van Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement of Operational Excellence is een pré.
  • Sterke analytische en probleemoplossende vaardigheden.
  • Goede communicatieve vaardigheden en het vermogen om verschillende stakeholders mee te nemen in verbeteringen.
  • Ervaring binnen een gereguleerde omgeving, zoals farmacie, life sciences of medical devices, is een pluspunt.

Waarom Avantor?

Bij Avantor draag je direct bij aan de ondersteuning van wetenschappelijk onderzoek en innovatie wereldwijd. Je krijgt de kans om processen te optimaliseren, operationele verbeteringen te realiseren en een zichtbare impact te maken op de dagelijkse productie.

Ben jij iemand die energie krijgt van structuur, kwaliteit en continue verbetering? En wil je een belangrijke rol spelen in het verder professionaliseren van onze productieomgeving?

Dan kijken we uit naar je sollicitatie!

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

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Skills

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