Manager Production

Manager Production

Did you know that you already know us? Almost every second tablet on the global market contains one of our products. As this demands great entrepreneurial power, we are always looking for talents who take ownership, and who are not afraid of accountability. 😊

Our team in Borculo is looking for a new proactive manager to lead the production of excipients to be used in pharmaceutical drug production (Inhalation and tabletting excipients). Are you a people manager with a technical background, and with an affinity to lead a production team? Then this is your opportunity to join! As a production manager, you are responsible to run, maintain and improve our production process. You lead and work with the production team consisting of 8-12 operators, working during office hours.

What we ask

• HBO/University degree in (Chemical) Engineering, Food Technology or comparable
• Several years of experience in the food/pharma industry is strongly preferred
• Management experience in a production environment
• Affinity with Lean/Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement systems
• Ability to coach, inspire and develop people
• High level of assertiveness and ownership
• Fluent in Dutch; sufficient in English
• Pre: experience in SAP system

What we offer

• International working environment
• Continuous learning and development environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flat organisation with short communication lines
• Working within a highly motivated team

Vacancy description

• Primarily responsible for all production activities at the Borculo facility
• Meeting production targets according to planned forecast within a safe (SHE), sustainable and efficient running pharma plant
• Developing and maintaining production forecast considering all related key parameters (raw materials, forecast, logistic handling etc.) and in close alignment with the departments Maintenance and Supply Chain
• Maintaining a smooth and stable production process
• Ensuring sufficient availability of raw and packaging materials through an efficient planning and scheduling process
• Development of an operational strategy in line with the company strategy
• Translation of the strategy into a SMART formulated year-plan
• Analysis, development and implementation of improvements in line with the applicable quality and SHE standards.
• Efficient and quality-minded management of the production facility
• Monitoring of production processes by means of Key Performance Indicators and Shop Floor Management Systems
• Ensure appropriate documentation in a regulated environment (e.g. work instructions, SOPs, batch records)
• Interface function and coordinator for internal and external audits
• Development and motivational leading of the teams (Shift leaders and logistic operator) to deliver qualitative and self-starting performance (steer, coach and train)
• Strive together with your teams to a better performance every day
• Proactive and close collaboration within local Management Team and other (international) colleagues to contribute to overall business objectives

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

• You will be part of the local management team and the SHE team
• You will report to the Site Manager
• The location counts 18 employees; of which you will be leading 12 (5 allround operators, 5 packaging operators, 1 logistic operator and 1 QC analyst)

Contact

Christopher Kretschmann

Christopher.Kretschmann@dfepharma.com