Manager Operations

• A completed Bachelor (BSc) or Master (MSc) degree in a technical, business administration, life sciences, or related field, or
• Several years of work experience as a people manager and the ability to coach a team toward increasing independence.
• A conversation partner for all levels, capable of setting good priorities and making the right assessments under time pressure.
• Demonstrable technical affinity and good project management skills.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.

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Working at our organization means collaborating on health in an international working environment with dedicated colleagues. You will get all the space 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 a 3% year-end 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 wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.

As Manager Operations, you are responsible for our daily production; it is a shopfloor-oriented role. In doing so, you focus on the daily objectives regarding safety, quality, people management, and optimal planning. An important aspect is that you, together with your team, ensure that the required output is achieved. You also ensure that your team is trained to operate the lines, perform changeovers, and execute the TIER process.

The Manager Operations reports to the Associate Director Operations. Production takes place in 3-shift service.

• You lead approximately 10-12 Operators and make an active contribution to their further personal development.
• You initiate and manage your improvement projects in the areas of technology, quality, and safety using MPS methodologies.
• You oversee that quality procedures and guidelines are followed according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and that your team members always work safely.
• You work together with specialists in the fields of improvement, engineering, quality, and EHS.
• You are responsible for realizing production and cost objectives without making concessions to the safety and quality of the product.

Job Description

Do you want to develop a team and yourself in a dynamic, international pharmaceutical production environment where no two days are the same? Then apply immediately!

For IPT Blister we are looking for a: Manager Operations

Aseptic Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Quality Control, Operational Excellence, Packaging Operations, People Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Improvements

Regular

Not Applicable

10/26/2026