Manager Manufacturing

Amgen Inc. (IR); Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards plan

Bonus structure

13th month salary

Amgen shares

Health insurance

On-site gym

Restaurant

Job summary

Amgen Breda is seeking a Manager Manufacturing to lead a team of 15-20 direct reports on (semi-)automated assembly and packaging lines across shifts. You will drive GMP-compliant operations, mentor staff, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methods.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to upscale production, ensure First Time Right quality, and advance sustainability goals while delivering robust performance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a regulated industry.
• Willingness to work in a shift system to gain shopfloor experience.
• Strong people management and coaching abilities.
• Passion for Lean/manufacturing improvements and GMP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire Excellence: mentor, coach and develop your team while upholding GMP/SOPs.
• Lead by Example: ensure flawless labeling and packaging processes per SOPs.
• Drive Innovation: lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and Agile methods.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: work with projects implementing new equipment and production lines.
• Ensure Quality: foster a First Time Right culture in a GMP/GDP environment.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Agile

Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Automated packaging lines

Job description

Career Category Manufacturing Job Description At Amgen

At Amgen, we're not just manufacturing medicines; we're fueling a global mission to serve patients in over 100 countries. Our collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence have propelled us to the forefront of biotechnology innovation, impacting the lives of over 10 million patients worldwide. If you're ready for a career that's both meaningful and rewarding, seize the opportunity to join us as Manager Manufacturing.

At our Breda site, medicines are labeled, assembled, packed, stored, and shipped to destinations across the globe. Over 1,000 dedicated individuals from more than 40 nationalities contribute to supply chain processes, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, sales, and clinical research for groundbreaking medicines to fight the world’s toughest diseases.

What you will do

To support our growth into 2025 and beyond, we are seeking a talented Manager Manufacturing to join our dynamic manufacturing department. You will be at the heart of our operations in Breda, leading a motivated team of approximately 15-20 direct reports, including process operators and line-leads, who work on (semi-)automated assembly and packaging lines across shifts. With 20+ diverse medicines shipped to over 70 countries, our manufacturing environment is fast-paced, innovative, and complex. Using technology, we automate production steps and streamline manual handling to enhance our productivity. As our product portfolio expands, so will Breda’s production capacity, creating exciting opportunities to grow with us.

In this vital leadership role, you will:

• Inspire Excellence: Mentor, coach, and develop your team while ensuring the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Lead by Example: Oversee flawless execution of labeling and packaging processes in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Drive Innovation: Champion continuous improvement projects using Agile, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies, encouraging team-led process improvements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Represent manufacturing in projects that implement new equipment, develop production lines, and advance sustainability goals.
• Ensure Quality: Foster a culture of quality and safety, promoting a First Time Right mindset in our well-regulated (GMP & GDP) environment.

WIN

What we expect of you

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or proven by solid work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within a regulated industry (e.g., food, technology, pharmaceutical or equivalent).
• Willingness to work in a shift system to gain invaluable shopfloor experience, setting you up for long-term career success within Amgen Operations.
• People management skills with the ability to lead and inspire.
• Passionate about Lean manufacturing principles and improvement methodologies.
• An understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) is preferred.

THRIVE

What you can expect of us

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising competitive salary, bonus structure, fixed 13th month, Amgen shares, holiday allowance and a collective health insurance.
• Outstanding compensation for working in 2-shifts (16%) and 3-shifts (31,1%).
• Focus on vitality with an on-site gym, sports fields and a restaurant with healthy food.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen