Equipment & Facilities Manager

Job Description

Are you a technically strong professional who enjoys taking charge of equipment and installations within a dynamic production environment? In this versatile role, you will combine technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure the reliability and continuity of our processes. As an Equipment & Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in the management, optimization, and future-proofing of our vaccine production environment.

• Managing facility-related installations and production equipment within SFFD and monitoring the technical status in systems such as SAP, Review, and the Building Management System;
• Drafting and updating documentation such as URSs, SOPs, production specifications, and work instructions;
• Analyzing equipment performance, performing root cause analyses, and reporting trends, findings, and improvement proposals to the organization;
• Coordinating validations, calibrations, and preventive and corrective maintenance activities and overseeing correct execution according to GMP guidelines;
• Initiating and implementing improvements to equipment, control systems, and maintenance processes;
• Guiding the selection, introduction, and implementation of new equipment, technologies, and working methods within the department;
• Managing equipment documentation;
• Acting as the technical point of contact for process software, suppliers, IT, and internal stakeholders and supporting troubleshooting and technical issues;
• Training and guiding colleagues in the field of equipment management and promoting GMP, EHS, and quality standards within the department.

For our location in Boxmeer, we are looking for an: Equipment & Facilities Manager

As an Equipment & Facilities Manager, you are the central point of contact for equipment and facility-related installations within the various SFFD teams. You report to the M&R Lead.

You have an affinity for technology and facility-related systems and enjoy working together with diverse colleagues and departments, both within and outside SFFD. In this role, you combine technical insight with coordination, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You work with systems such as SAP, the Building Management System, and preferably Reliance. Additionally, you play an important role in knowledge transfer, user guidance, and the successful implementation of improvements within the organization. This position is performed in day shifts.

• A completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in a technical, process technology, or similar field;
• At least three years of experience within a complex production environment, preferably within Pharma, Biotech, or another regulated industry;
• Experience with change management and implementing improvements within operational processes;
• Knowledge of GMP and affinity with technical systems and facility-related installations;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to structurally analyze and solve technical problems;
• A proactive, independent working attitude combined with a strong focus on collaboration;
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English and the ability to involve colleagues and stakeholders in changes and improvements.

Working at our organization means working together for health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You will be given all the space to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end 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 daily options.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
• Mental wellbeing 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 evolving.

Our Animal Health division is a trusted world leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving the health, welfare, 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 on 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 offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and governments one of the broadest ranges of veterinary medicines, vaccines, and health management solutions and services, as well as an extensive offering 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.

Please send your inquiry, including the vacancy number and the vacancy title, to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com Applications can only be submitted via our careersite.

Aseptic Operations, Cleanroom Gowning, Computer Literacy, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, GMP Training, Master Batch Records, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Safety Compliance, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Teamwork, Union Experience, Veterinary Medicine, Work Performance

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date: 12/3/2026