Manufacturing Coordinator (Facility)

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Leiden; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking an On-site Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to support daily coordination at our Leiden production site. The role emphasizes strong communication in Dutch and English, and a proactive hands-on approach to keep operations aligned and on plan.

Ideal candidates will have coordination experience in manufacturing or industrial settings and be available for a full-time on-site position in Leiden for a 1-year contract, with focus on cross-team collaboration and

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written).
• Experience in a coordination/support role within an operational environment (manufacturing/production/industrial).
• Strong organisational skills and a practical, follow-through mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities on-site and help ensure work is executed according to plan.
• Act as a point of contact between different teams (production, planning, quality, engineering, and external parties).
• Track actions, open points, and dependencies; follow up to completion and escalate when needed.
• Support the preparation and communication of updates, notes, and status reporting.
• Help maintain a structured way of working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and supporting practical fixes.
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across Dutch- and English-speaking stakeholders.

Skills

Dutch

English

Coordination

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Company

Our client is a global life sciences manufacturing organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. The site supports critical production activities and works with cross-functional teams to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Job Description

We are looking for an On-site Manufacturing Operations Coordinator to support daily coordination activities at a production site in Leiden. The On-site Manufacturing Operations Coordinator will help keep teams aligned, ensure priorities are followed up, and support smooth execution of operational activities. This role requires strong communication skills in both English and Dutch and a proactive, hands-on working style.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities on-site and help ensure work is executed according to plan
• Act as a point of contact between different teams (e.g., production, planning, quality, engineering, and external parties where relevant)
• Track actions, open points, and dependencies; follow up to completion and escalate when needed
• Support the preparation and communication of updates, notes, and status reporting
• Help maintain a structured way of working in a fast-paced operational environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks and supporting practical fixes
• Ensure clear communication and alignment across Dutch- and English-speaking stakeholders

Requirements

• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written) Mandatory
• Able to work full-time on-site in Leiden
• Experience in a coordination/support role within an operational environment (manufacturing/production/industrial setting)
• Strong organisational skills and a practical, follow-through mindset
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and changing priorities
• Temporary Full-Time Contract (1 Year Duration)
• Open for Freelancer's

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