Job Description
Working on vaccines for animals. Being active in a technical and super hygienic environment. As an operator in Boxmeer, you contribute to the health of farm animals and pets. The vaccines you mix save lives. You do this in shift work with shift allowances, without a night shift. In addition to shift work roles, we also have positions in day shifts. An extra reward alongside the genuine Brabant hospitality. And if the collaboration works out well for both sides? Then you will receive a permanent contract from us after 1 year.
Are you our new:
Senior Operator
Welcome to our team
We are the largest and most versatile pharmaceutical company in the Netherlands. For over 130 years, our organization has been investing in the major medical issues of our time. This places us at the heart of society. Developing, researching, producing, and packaging. It all happens here. Right here in the Netherlands. We don't do this alone. Together with our 5,000 employees in North Holland and Brabant, we are committed to a healthier world. With a diverse and inclusive workforce, we work every day on a safe, sustainable, and healthy future. For both humans and animals.
About the role
Working with medicines follows strict protocols. Hygienic, accurate, and safe. You understand how important it is to follow these guidelines. You therefore have a strong sense of responsibility. Working on a healthier world can only be done together. Naturally, it is important that you can collaborate well. As a Senior Operator, your main task is to keep the veterinary medicine production lines running. You do this by coordinating the daily production process and providing guidance to a team of 6 to 15 fellow operators. You supervise the quality of production. Do you recognize deviations in the line? Then you report them immediately. You are also always looking for improvements for the processes and methods we work with. We find motivation to learn more important than work experience. What you don't know yet, you will learn with us.
Responsibilities
You will be mixing and filling various vaccines for animals. You do this in a cleanroom environment. A very pure space where there is no room for contaminants. Filters remove microorganisms from the air. Hygiene and safety are therefore a top priority for you. For this, you work with clear procedures, such as the GMP guideline. Your activities may consist of:
- Coaching and training new operators.
- Managing inventory in SAP.
- Creating staff schedules.
- Registering and following up on deviations according to safety regulations and procedures.
- Developing problem analyses.
Your profile
- At least an mbo 4 diploma, for example in process technology (Vapro-C), laboratory technology, chemistry, or logistics.
- Work experience as a senior operator, with a focus on coaching and guiding employees.
- Good speaking and writing skills in Dutch.
We offer
The opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of animals and humans, in a stable environment where collaboration and collegiality come first. Furthermore, you can count on:
- Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
- 3% end-of-year bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
- At least 35.5 vacation days.
- Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
- A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy options daily.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
- A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
- A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break, or moment of relaxation.
- Mental well-being 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 organization 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, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive impact in animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.
Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we provide veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments with one of the widest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive range 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.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
08/20/2026
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