Job Description
Do you want to work at one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the Netherlands in a high-tech environment and apply your knowledge and skills?
Have you always wanted to work in a company where your work truly has an impact on people's lives? Then we would love to meet you.
To strengthen our organization, we are looking for an: Operational Manager Global Logistics.
Welcome to our team
Our site in Haarlem packages more than 40 different products for approximately 150 markets worldwide. The Haarlem site consists of several Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) and Centers of Excellence. The IPT Global Logistics is responsible for:
- Receipt of cold and ambient materials (including components and bulk)
- Intake and storage
- Dispensing and coding of materials
- Pick-pack activities for internal and external customers
- Distribution to internal and external customers
Purpose of the role
As an Operational Manager, you are responsible for safety, quality, and productivity within the Integrated Process Team (IPT) Global Logistics. You align activities that influence warehouse and distribution planning with the needs of internal and external customers. You ensure that quality procedures and guidelines are followed and that the documentation flow is complete and correct. In addition, you initiate and lead improvement projects in the areas of technology, quality, and safety, using Lean methodologies. You are driven to achieve objectives without compromising product quality.
Responsibilities
As an Operational Manager, you are co-responsible for the operational processes of internal logistics. The logistics process takes place in a two-shift system. You mainly work in day shifts, but once every six weeks you will work an afternoon shift and be on call.
In this role, you:
- Provide coaching leadership to 10 to 15 Logistics Operators and bring out the best in your team members
- Are responsible for achieving production and cost targets without compromising the safety and quality of our products
- Ensure that quality procedures and guidelines are followed and that all documentation is complete and accurate based on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Monitor the quality of work and investigate any deviations from the standard process together with the quality officer
- Initiate and manage improvement projects in the areas of technology, quality, and/or safety, using Lean methodologies
- Work closely with specialists in the fields of Improvement, Engineering, Quality, and EHS
Your profile
- A completed bachelor's degree (hbo), preferably in a logistics and/or business administration field.
- At least one year of relevant leadership work experience.
- A strong people manager, capable of providing direction, offering structure, and coaching employees toward working independently.
- Able to set priorities well and make the right decisions even under time pressure.
- Excellent project management skills.
- A firm, decisive personality.
- Communicatively skilled, both verbally and in writing, in Dutch and English.
- Demonstrable experience with SAP within a logistics or supply chain environment.
- Strong analytical skills and a structured, result-oriented way of working.
- Experience with Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
What we offer
Working at our organization means working together on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You get every opportunity 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% end-of-year 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 well-being 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 the vacancy title, to: [email protected].
Applications can only be submitted via our website.
Required Skills:
Adaptability, Applied Engineering, Clinical Supply Chain Management, Customer-Focused, Decision Making, Delivery Logistics, ERP Financial Systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Handling Dangerous Goods, Inventory Control Management, Logistics, Logistics Coordination, Logistics Industry, Logistics Management, Product Inspections, Production Planning, Production Quality, Product Security, Quality Control Management, Quality Methods, Quality Standards, Space Utilization, Supply Chain Metrics, Teamwork, Warehouse Administration
Preferred Skills:
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Job Posting End Date:
10/27/2026
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