Manufacturing Ops Specialist II - Lean Process

Avantor Sciences; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Hillegom, The Netherlands, is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to help optimize our manufacturing processes. You will oversee end-to-end workflows, ensure accuracy of batch records, and support daily operations with a focus on compliance and documentation.

You will collaborate with the Production Supervisor, cleanroom teams, and cross-functional groups to drive Lean Six Sigma improvements, reduce waste, and raise quality.

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 maintain batch record templates. These documents describe, step-by-step, how production teams manufacture our final products and are essential for ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance.
• 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 thinking

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Job description

Avantor in Hillegom, The Netherlands, is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to help optimize our manufacturing processes. You will oversee end-to-end workflows, ensure accuracy of batch records, and support daily operations with a focus on compliance and documentation.

You will collaborate with the Production Supervisor, cleanroom teams, and cross-functional groups to drive Lean Six Sigma improvements, reduce waste, and raise quality.