Technical Operator (3 shifts, Grade 5)
A result driven and knowledgeable person who is running a line with well-developed technical & analytical process operating skills, strong quality mindset and a mature “can do” attitude. He/she is getting energy from operating high-tech equipment that processes high-end quality medicines in a GMP controlled and regulated environment in order to fulfil our mission. Serve our patients timely with high quality products. He/she is looking for challenges and opportunities to drive continuous improvement through eliminating waste, improving processes & individuals, deliver product quality & compliance, and work in a highly motivated team.

Context:
The ABR production hall contains 9 (semi) automated production lines. Within a team of highly qualified operators (3-9/ line) the primary responsibility of the team lies in operating the equipment per regulated processes and deliver according the agreed planned performance to deliver high quality products in highly regulated and safe environment. Process & equipment knowledge, change-over, accuracy, process improvements, interaction & anticipation on process parameters (e.g. reporting, analyzing, following procedures, problem solving, monitoring, escalation, fine-tuning) are key activity tasks for this role in close collaboration with the production supervisors, line leads and key stakeholders.

Working experience:
- 3 -5 year experienced in manufacturing environment as process/technical operator (pre;
GMP/GDP or ISO certified environment)
- 1-3 years working experience with LEAN manufacturing, Six sigma, Continuous improvement
and Troubleshooting (5WHY, RCA, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, TPM, ATS, SMED, Fishbone method)
- Working with process/data processing ERP systems (SAP/MES)
- Working with Standard Operating Processes

Education:
- MBO (technical or process)
- and/or
- VAPRO A
- VAPRO B
- Basic LEAN and/or Six sigma training/course
- Working with Office (Word/Excel/Power point)
- Working with SAP/MES
- Mature (verbally and written) skills in English and Dutch language

Competences:
- Teamplayer
- Efficient and accurate
- Structured
- Ownership
- Effective communicator
- Accountability/Responsibility
- Analytical
- Trust and respectful
- Execution Discipline
- Knowledgeable on production processes
- Flexible (working hrs, shifts, overtime, weekends etc)

Personal characteristics:
- Eager to learn
- Self-reflective
- Good in working with teams and people with various backgrounds and cultures
- Problem solving attitude / Continuous improvement (LEAN) attitude
- Pro-active
- Open for change and challenges

Functional tasks:
- Running a production line according to operating procedures
- Take care of administrative tasks in SAP/MES
- Collecting and documenting process data
- Analyze process data on own level
- Having constantly inside process continuity and development
- Working together/communicate with other operators and line lead in order to deliver defined goals
- Looking for improvement and efficiency (LEAN working) in and around working process
- Taking care of escalation when A-typical events occur
- Taking ownership for all tasks and results
- Doing complete shift handover regarding essential information
- Taking care that all training has been followed according to deadlines
- Taking care of related logistic processes
- Being participant in improvement and trouble