Manufacturing Operator | 2 shifts | Breda

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven, learnable, and coachable Manufacturing Operator to work within the Manufacturing Department. In this role, you will operate pharmaceutical production lines in a GMP-regulated environment, contributing to safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You are focused, structured, and take ownership of your work while being flexible to support multiple production lines and shift patterns.

Context

You will be part of the Central Flex Force, meaning you may work across fully automated, semi-automated, or manual production lines. The role operates in a 2- shift schedule. Teams work according to standard work principles, ensuring performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Performance (SQDIP).
Clear communication, professionalism, and respect within a diverse, international team are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate pharmaceutical production lines according to GMP and standard operating procedures

• Maintain focus and work at a defined pace to meet planned production targets

• Switch flexibly between production lines and assigned tasks when required

• Communicate clearly and factually with Operators and Line Leads

• Escalate deviations or issues at Tier 1 level when necessary

• Take ownership of assigned tasks, results, and compliance

• Actively participate in shift handovers

• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency in daily work

• Ensure all required training is completed within set deadlines

Required Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  (preferably pharmaceutical, GMP or GDP regulated)

• Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Experience working in multicultural teams

• Basic understanding of continuous improvement within own role

Education

• MBO Level 2 (or equivalent)

• MBO-level proficiency in English (verbal, reading, and writing)

Required Competencies

• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing tasks

• Strong team player

• Efficient, accurate, and disciplined

• Structured and process-driven

• Clear and factual communicator

• High sense of accountability and responsibility

• Trustworthy and reliable

• Knowledgeable in production processes

Personal Attributes

• Strong learning mindset and willingness to develop

• Self-reflective and open to feedback

• Comfortable working with diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Proactive and mature working attitude

• Willing to work in different shift patterns

• Open to change and new challenges

Interested? Send your CV to Daria at d.finikova@panda-int.com or call +31202044502 for more info.