Manufacturing Operator

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Breda is seeking a Production Operations Technician to support manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring reliable operation throughout the production process.

You will prepare equipment for production, respond to operational issues, complete GMP documentation, and maintain a safe, compliant working environment. The role requires hands-on technical work with automated equipment, good English communication, and willingness to work in a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• MBO-level education or equivalent technical/production experience.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, or process operations.
• Experience with automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, or regulated manufacturing procedures.
• Experience completing GMP or production documentation.
• Familiarity with set-ups, changeovers, line clearance, and shutdown activities.
• Experience performing cleaning activities in a production environment.
• Good English communication.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Keep manufacturing and packaging equipment running smoothly throughout production.
• Prepare machines for different production runs, including set-ups, changeovers, line clearance, and shutdowns.
• Identify equipment or process issues and perform first-line troubleshooting.
• Make minor adjustments to restore or improve equipment performance.
• Complete GMP and production documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform cleaning activities in the production area as required.
• Follow GMP, SOP, quality, and safety procedures.
• Identify recurring issues and help reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Escalate complex problems to technical specialists as needed.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

English communication

Shift flexibility

Troubleshooting

Education

MBO-level education or equivalent

Tools

Automated production equipment

Job description

Company

Our client is an international pharmaceutical and biotechnology organization with a modern manufacturing facility in Breda. The site combines advanced production technology with strict GMP, quality, and safety standards.

Job Description

As a Production Operations Technician, you will help ensure that manufacturing and packaging equipment performs reliably throughout the production process.

You will prepare equipment for production, respond to operational issues, complete required documentation, and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep manufacturing and packaging equipment running efficiently throughout production.
• Prepare machines for different production runs, including set-ups, changeovers, line clearance, and shutdown activities.
• Identify equipment or process issues and carry out first-line troubleshooting.
• Perform minor machine adjustments to restore or improve equipment performance.
• Complete GMP and production documentation accurately and on time.
• Carry out required equipment and production-area cleaning activities.
• Follow established GMP, SOP, quality, and safety procedures.
• Identify recurring production issues and contribute to reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
• Escalate complex technical problems to the appropriate technical specialists.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to maintain smooth operations.

Requirements

• MBO-level education or equivalent technical/production experience.
• Previous hands-on experience within manufacturing, production, packaging, or process operations.
• Experience working with automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, or regulated manufacturing procedures.
• Experience completing GMP or production documentation.
• Familiarity with machine set-ups, changeovers, line clearance, and close-down activities.
• Experience performing cleaning activities within a production environment.
• Good technical troubleshooting skills and confidence making minor equipment adjustments.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Willingness to work within a rotating shift schedule.

Interested?

If you enjoy hands-on technical work, modern production technology, and problem-solving, we would like to hear from you.