Job Description
Would you like to develop yourself and a team in a dynamic, international pharmaceutical manufacturing environment where no day is the same? Apply now!
For the IPT Blister we are looking for a: Manager Operations
Welcome to our team
We have three production departments in Haarlem, and per department Vaccines, Blister and Specialties have packaging lines that are very diverse in operation and technology. With these, all components and medicines are packaged and provided with package leaflets, up to the end product everyone knows from the pharmacy. Together with your fellow managers you are responsible for 10 to 12 packaging lines with a total of approximately 35 Operators
The role
As Manager Operations you are responsible for our daily production; it is a shopfloor-focused role. You focus on the daily objectives regarding safety, quality, people management and optimal planning. An important aspect is that you, together with your team, ensure the required output is achieved. You also ensure that your team is trained to operate the lines, to changeover and to carry out the TIER process.
The Manager Operations reports to the Associate Director Operations. Production takes place in 3-shift operation.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Lead approximately 10-12 Operators and make an active contribution to their further personal development.
- Initiate and manage improvement projects in the areas of engineering, quality and safety using MPS methodologies.
- Ensure that quality procedures and guidelines according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are followed and that your team members always work safely.
- Work together with specialists in improvement, engineering, quality and EHS.
- Be responsible for achieving production and cost targets without compromising the safety and quality of the product.
Your profile
- A completed Bachelor (BSc) or Master (MSc) degree in a technical, business, life sciences or related field, or
- Several years of work experience as a people manager and able to coach a team towards increasing independence.
- Discussion partner at all levels, where you can set priorities well and make the right trade-offs under time pressure.
- Demonstrable technical affinity and good project management skills.
- Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
What we offer
Working at our organization means collaborating on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You get all the room to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions, including:
- A competitive salary
- 35.5 vacation days
- 8% holiday allowance and 3% year-end bonus
- Shift allowance
- An excellent pension
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options every day.
- On-site sports facilities with classes in boxing, Zumba and Pilates.
- Excellent coffee prepared by a professional barista.
- Game room with a pool table and a ping pong table.
- Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
- Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question, including the vacancy number and job title, to: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com.
Applications can only be submitted via our website.
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Required Skills:
Aseptic Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operational Excellence, Packaging Operations, People Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Improvements
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
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Job Posting End Date:
11/23/2026
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