Automated Production Technician

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in the Netherlands is seeking an Automated Production Technician to support GMP-regulated manufacturing. You will operate and monitor automated production equipment, document batch records, and ensure products are produced safely and in compliance with quality standards.

You'll collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to resolve issues, participate in line set-ups, changeovers and shift handovers, and contribute to continuous improvements in safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating automated machinery or production equipment.
• GMP experience preferred in pharmaceuticals or regulated industries.
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions and documentation requirements.
• Good communication skills and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production equipment in GMP environment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report equipment or production issues.
• Record production data and batch records in SAP and MES.
• Support line setup, changeovers and handovers, and maintain clean, safe workspace.
• Contribute to process improvements for safety and quality.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Operating automated equipment

Team player

Problem-solving

English communication

Procedural compliance

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

About the Company:

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company that produces high-quality medicines in a clean, modern, and highly regulated production environment. Safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key priorities across the organisation.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Automated Production Technician to join a GMP-regulated manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate and monitor automated production equipment, help resolve technical issues, complete production documentation, and ensure products are manufactured safely and according to quality standards.

You will work closely with colleagues from Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to keep the production process running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor automated production equipment in accordance with GMP guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report equipment or production issues.
• Perform basic machine adjustments to support efficient production and minimise downtime.
• Accurately record production data and activities in SAP and MES systems.
• Monitor the manufacturing process and escalation deviations or quality concerns when required.
• Complete production documentation, including batch records and production logs.
• Support line setup, product changeovers, and shutdown activities.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance tasks according to procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve operational issues.
• Participate in shift handovers and communicate important production updates.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment always.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.
• Experience operating automated machinery or production equipment.
• Experience within a GMP-regulated environment is preferred, ideally within pharmaceuticals, -biotechnology, food, or another regulated industry.
• Comfortable following procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Good technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills and a good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work shifts as required.
• Familiarity with production documentation and GMP working practices.

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