Line Lead Manufacturing (Multiple Openings)

Amgen; Breda; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Inclusive culture

13th month pay

Health insurance

Shift allowances

On-site gym

On-site dining

Medicines impact

Job summary

Amgen is expanding its Breda manufacturing operations and seeks Line Lead Manufacturing to coordinate daily floor activities, manage staff, and drive performance on an expanding production line. You will be the operational heartbeat, ensuring plans are executed, problems addressed, and teams coached toward higher-quality output.

This role combines technical manufacturing expertise with strong leadership and continuous improvement mindset to support growth, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• MBO or HBO degree in a technical or industrial field (e.g. VAPRO B/C, MLO, MTS, Post-HBO certification).
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem solving.
• Willingness and ability to work in a 2-shift, 3-shift & 5-shifts schedule.
• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations, including staffing, materials, equipment, and production priorities.
• Lead shift handovers, team meetings, and problem-solving discussions.
• Provide clear task allocation, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support investigations and collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Develop strong technical expertise on equipment and manufacturing processes and actively support production when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and team performance.
• Help prepare the manufacturing organization for future growth and operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Coaching

Continuous improvement

English communication

Education

Technical HBO/MBO degree

Job description

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives everything we do. As one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, we discover, develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines that reach more than 10 million patients worldwide.

As our manufacturing operations continue to grow in Breda, we are looking for multiple Line Leads Manufacturing to join our team and help drive operational excellence on the production floor.

Line Lead Manufacturing

Our Manufacturing organization is at the heart of Amgen's mission. Every day, more than 170 colleagues across 11 production lines work together to ensure that life-changing medicines reach patients around the world. With a portfolio of more than 15 medicines and combination products distributed to over 75 countries, our operations are dynamic, highly regulated, and increasingly technology-driven. As we continue to expand capacity and introduce new products, this is an exciting time to join a growing site where you can make a real impact and develop your leadership career.

Live

What you will do

As a Line Lead Manufacturing, you will play a key role in coordinating daily manufacturing activities while supporting and developing team members on the shop floor.

You will act as the operational heartbeat of your production line, ensuring smooth execution of production plans, supporting problem-solving activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy combining technical expertise, coaching, and operational leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate daily operations, including staffing, materials, equipment, and production priorities.
• Lead shift handovers, team meetings, and problem-solving discussions.
• Provide clear task allocation, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support investigations and collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Develop strong technical expertise on equipment and manufacturing processes and actively support production when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and team performance.
• Help prepare the manufacturing organization for future growth and operational challenges.

Win

What we are looking for

We're looking for people who enjoy solving problems, improving processes, motivating others, and with these qualifications:

• MBO or HBO degree in a technical or industrial field (e.g. VAPRO B/C, MLO, MTS, Post-HBO certification).
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem solving.
• Willingness and ability to work in a 2-shift, 3-shift & 5-shifts schedule.
• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is considered an advantage.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A natural problem solver who enjoys taking ownership.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Passionate about coaching and developing colleagues.
• Motivated by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Thrive

What you can expect from us

At Amgen, we invest in our people as much as we invest in innovation. We offer:

• Extensive opportunities for career growth within a global biotechnology leader.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary, bonus, holiday allowance, and fixed 13th month.
• Collective health insurance benefits.
• Attractive shift allowances.
• On-site gym and wellness initiatives focused on vitality and wellbeing.
• Healthy dining options at our on-site restaurant.
• The opportunity to contribute to medicines that improve patients' lives worldwide.

Ready to make a difference? Join Amgen and help shape the future of manufacturing while developing your leadership potential.