Job Description
Are you a technically strong professional who likes to take charge of equipment and installations within a dynamic production environment? In this versatile role you combine technical expertise, collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure the reliability and continuity of our processes. As Equipment & Building Manager you play a key role in the management, optimisation and future-proofing of our vaccine production environment.
For our site in Boxmeer we are looking for a: Equipment & Building Manager
Welcome to our team
In this role you will be part of IPT Live within SFFD (BlendFill, VI/VT and Logistics & Support). In this department, vaccines are produced by formulating antigens, filling, freeze-drying, capping and finally visually inspecting them. Within SFFD, three teams are responsible for the production of various live vaccines for poultry, farm animals and companion animals, which are sold worldwide. The antigens are processed in sterile production environments into stable freeze-dried vaccines according to strict quality and safety standards. With more than 125 employees working in shifts, we produce more than 60 million vaccine vials annually.
About the role
As Equipment & Building Manager you are the central point of contact for equipment and building-related installations within the various teams of SFFD. You report to the M&R Lead.
You have an affinity with technology and building-related systems and enjoy working together with diverse colleagues and departments, both within and outside SFFD. In this role you combine technical insight with coordination, problem solving and continuous improvement. You work with systems such as SAP, the Building Management System and preferably Reliance. In addition, you play an important role in knowledge transfer, supporting users and successfully implementing improvements within the organisation. This position works day shifts.
You are responsible for:
- Managing building-related installations and production equipment within SFFD and monitoring the technical status in systems such as SAP, Review and the Building Management System;
- Drafting and updating documentation such as URSs, SOPs, production instructions and work instructions;
- Analysing equipment performance, carrying out root cause analyses and reporting trends, findings and improvement proposals to the organisation;
- Coordinating validations, calibrations and preventive and corrective maintenance activities and overseeing their correct execution according to GMP guidelines;
- Initiating and implementing improvements to equipment, control systems and maintenance processes;
- Guiding the selection, introduction and implementation of new equipment, technologies and ways of working within the department;
- Managing equipment documentation;
- Acting as technical point of contact for process software, suppliers, IT and internal stakeholders and supporting with malfunctions and technical issues;
- Training and coaching colleagues in the field of equipment management and promoting GMP, EHS and quality standards within the department.
Your profile:
- A completed bachelor's degree (HBO) in a technical, process technology or comparable field;
- At least three years of experience in a complex production environment, preferably within Pharma, Biotech or another regulated industry;
- Experience with change management and implementing improvements within operational processes;
- Knowledge of GMP and affinity with technical systems and building-related installations;
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse and solve technical problems structurally;
- A proactive, independent work attitude combined with a strong focus on collaboration;
- Good communication skills in Dutch and English and the ability to bring colleagues and stakeholders along in changes and improvements.
What we offer
Working at our organisation means working together on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You will have every opportunity to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- At least 35.5 days of leave.
- Travel expense allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with daily fresh and healthy options.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located right at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
- A contribution towards your personal sports membership to support your vitality.
- A beautiful private park on the grounds, ideal for a walk, break or moment of relaxation.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
- A workplace within an organisation that is continuously growing and developing.
Animal Health
Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals who work together to make a positive impact on animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive offering of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and extensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are active in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in approximately 150 markets.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com Applications can only be submitted via our careers site.
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Required Skills:
Aseptic Operations, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, GMP Training, Master Batch Records, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Safety Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Teamwork, Union Experience, Veterinary Medicine, Work Performance
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Regular
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Job Posting End Date:
12/3/2026
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