Senior Production Technician

Are you ready to take your experience in pharmaceutical production to the next level? Join AstraZeneca Nijmegen as a Senior Production Technician and help drive excellence in manufacturing, quality and continuous improvement.

Senior Production Technician

Nijmegen, full time

Shifts: 07:00 - 15:30 and 13:30 - 22:00.

As a Senior Production Technician, you will play an important role in the manufacturing of sterile products at our Nijmegen site. You will work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment and will be responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of production equipment in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Records and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

In addition to the responsibilities of a Production Technician, you will provide technical and operational support to the production team. You will act as a point of contact for production-related questions, provide technical support on the floor and contribute to the training and development of Production Technicians.

You will be a role model for GMP compliance, cleanroom behaviour and aseptic working practices. You will also support deviation investigations, and projects in close collaboration with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Science and Technology, Engineering, Facilities and other key stakeholders.

The Senior Production Technician is expected to work independently, take ownership and help bring people together to achieve shared operational goals.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will independently, operate, prepare and clean production equipment in accordance with approved procedures, Batch Records and the production schedule. You will act as a role model for GMP, cleanroom behaviour, gowning and sanitation, while supporting a collaborative working environment. In addition, you:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for designated equipment, processes or systems within the fill-finish area.
• Support the team in resolving day-to-day operational and technical challenges, taking ownership of designated process area or cleanroom
• Ensurehat activities are completed compliantly, accurately and on time, and that any quality, safety or equipment related issues are identified and escalated appropriately.
• Perform first-line reviews of Batch Records, logbooks, worksheets, checklists, Lot Data Files and other manufacturing documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate and up to date.
• Support the review of relevant BAS data, including HVAC and temperature checks as well as the initiation and investigation of minor deviations, manufacturing deviation root-cause analyses.
• Liaise with Facilities, Engineering, MS&T, Quality and external suppliers to resolve technical or operational issues.
• Support engineering runs, validation activities, new product introductions and other manufacturing projects.
• Perform relevant activities in SAP and support applicable purchasing and financial processes.
• Act as backup for daily planning, operational balancing and Tier 1 activities when required.

Training and team support

• Support the onboarding, training and qualification of new Production Technicians.
• Deliver training and verify skills related to equipment, processes and cleanroom activities.
• Coach colleagues in GMP, aseptic practices, problem solving and standard work.
• Share knowledge and best practices across the team and between shifts.
• Provide informal leadership through expertise, ownership and a constructive approach.

Continuous improvement

• Participate in and support Lean activities such as Gemba walks, Layered Audits, Tier meetings, 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Act as backup lead for Tier 1 activities where required.
• Identify and implement practical improvements within the production area.
• Support improvements to processes, equipment, documentation and the production environment.
• Provide input into SOP updates, document changes and related change control activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of equipment recipes and manufacturing procedures.
• Speak up when procedures, documentation or ways of working are no longer current or effective.

Essential experience and skills

• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in a sterile or aseptic production environment, with good working knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience working in a cleanroom or other highly regulated production environment.
• Experience with Batch Records, logbooks, deviation management and other GMP documentation.
• Ability to operate and support complex manufacturing equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and make sound decisions within the scope of the role.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality and compliance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from different functions.
• Previous experience as a team lead, shift lead or in a coordinating role is desirable.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Kaizen activities is desirable.
• Experience with SAP or other electronic manufacturing systems is an advantage.

Behaviours and capabilities

• Takes initiative and demonstrates a strong sense of accountability.
• Works in a structured and accurate manner, even in a changing production environment.
• Communicates openly and constructively and is willing to challenge the status quo.
• Builds trust, bring people together and contributes to an inclusive and collaborative team culture focussed on common operational goals.
• Remains solution-oriented when dealing with technical, quality or operational challenges.
• Is committed to sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others.

What we offer

At AstraZeneca we support continuous learning and provide room to grow, both professionally and personally. In addition, we offer: 27 vacation days + option to buy 10 additional days, 1 paid volunteering day, €230 annual sports allowance, 8% holiday allowance, 9% target bonus.

Please note:

• A VOG (Certificate of Conduct) will be required as part of the hiring process for the successful candidate.
• The successful candidate will already be living and working in the Netherlands. We are unable to offer relocation support or sponsorship at this site.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca works to improve quality of life for patients with serious diseases. We develop medicines in oncology, cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, respiratory and immune disorders, and vaccines.

Globally, 75,000 colleagues work across six continents. In Nijmegen, around 100 colleagues produce, test, and package biologics for early clinical development. Our site plays a crucial role in bringing new medicines into first-in-human and early-phase studies.

We follow science, put patients first, and strive to do the right thing. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement - creating an environment where people can grow and thrive.

A great opportunity to help shape the future of our site and contribute to meaningful work.

Apply today

Ready to lead, improve and build what comes next? We'd like to hear from you. This is a role where your leadership will be visible day to day.

You'll work with skilled, knowledgeable people in an environment that is evolving and full of opportunity. If you want to join a company in change, lead a capable team and build something stronger for the future, this could be the right next step. Apply by clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this page.

Questions?

Our Recruitment Team, Karin Raadschelders or Caroline van Oppen, is available at [email protected] or +31 (0)85 - 047 0244.

We don’t work with a fixed closing date; we will commence our screening process immediately - the vacancy will close as soon as we’ve found the right candidate.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.