Technical Production Operator – Automated Manufacturing

The company: Our client is a leading international organisation involved in the manufacturing, packaging, storage, and distribution of medicines worldwide. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Role Description: As a Technical Production Operator – Automated Manufacturing, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and optimising automated production systems in a GMP-regulated environment. You will combine technical expertise with operational discipline to maintain equipment performance, ensure product quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities: Operate and monitor automated production equipment and manufacturing lines. Perform equipment set-ups, changeovers, line cleaning, and line clearances in accordance with established procedures. Troubleshoot process disturbances and take appropriate action to restore production performance. Maintain production equipment and perform minor mechanical adjustments where required. Document and verify production data accurately using SAP and/or MES systems.

Support deviation management and participate in production and quality triage activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies. Ensure production processes are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP and quality requirements. Adjust mechanical and process parameters to optimise equipment and production performance. Perform root cause analysis using methodologies such as RCA and 5WHY.

Requirement: MBO or equivalent technical education. Proven experience in an automated production environment, preferably within assembly, labelling, packaging, or similar manufacturing operations. Strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skills. Experience with structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis methodologies, such as RCA and 5WHY. Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment; GMP experience is preferred.

Familiarity with SAP and/or MES systems. Strong sense of ownership with a structured and quality-driven approach to work. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Willingness and flexibility to work in 3-shift and 5-shift operations.

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