Senior Automation Operator & SME – Lean Six Sigma

Amgen Inc. (IR); Breda; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Vitality program

Healthy company restaurant

5% bonus target

Fixed 13th month

Holiday pay

Job summary

Amgen Breda is seeking a Senior Technical Operator to maintain and optimize highly automated assembly, labeling and packing lines in a GMP environment. You will act as SME on the line, lead troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a technical education (MBO+), 7+ years in regulated production, hands-on SAP/MES experience, and a proven ability to train and coach colleagues while managing set-ups and change-overs.

Qualifications

• MBO+ or equivalent technical education.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly regulated automated production environments.
• Proven SME experience or trainer experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with SAP/MES systems and CI methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma).
• High level of ownership, accountability, and structured way of working.
• Willingness to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize automated production equipment.
• Perform set-ups and change-overs.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Identify deviations and support quality/maintenance triage.
• Act as SME and first point of contact for escalations.
• Analyze process data using SAP/MES.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma).
• Coach and train team members to strengthen line capability.
• Ensure safe, compliant production activities.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Ownership

Education

MBO+ or equivalent technical education

Tools

SAP

MES

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Amgen Breda is seeking a Senior Technical Operator to maintain and optimize highly automated assembly, labeling and packing lines in a GMP environment. You will act as SME on the line, lead troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a technical education (MBO+), 7+ years in regulated production, hands-on SAP/MES experience, and a proven ability to train and coach colleagues while managing set-ups and change-overs.