Manufacturing Operations Specialist: Process Excellence & Documentation

Avantor; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Hillegom, NL, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Specialist on a 1-year contract with the option to extend. You’ll oversee end-to-end production processes, maintain batch record templates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and compliance.

You bring hands-on manufacturing experience, strong documentation skills, and fluency in English and Dutch. Lean Six Sigma knowledge and a detail-oriented mindset help you optimize workflows and reduce waste in

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulated environment

English & Dutch

Job description

Avantor in Hillegom, NL, seeks a Manufacturing Operations Specialist on a 1-year contract with the option to extend. You’ll oversee end-to-end production processes, maintain batch record templates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and compliance.

You bring hands-on manufacturing experience, strong documentation skills, and fluency in English and Dutch. Lean Six Sigma knowledge and a detail-oriented mindset help you optimize workflows and reduce waste in