Senior Technical Operator

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Job Description

At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients. Every day, our teams ensure that critical manufacturing processes run safely, reliably, and compliantly — enabling the delivery of life-changing medicines to millions of patients worldwide. Join us as:

Senior Technical Operator (Multiple Roles)

At Amgen Breda, medicines are assembled, labeled, packed, stored, and shipped to countries around the world. Every day, more than 1,000 colleagues from over 40 nationalities contribute to supply chain operations, manufacturing, marketing and sales of our medicines, and clinical research into new therapies.

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What you will do
As a Senior Technical Operator for automated lines, you play a key role in ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of highly automated assembly, Labeling & Packing production systems within a GMP-regulated environment. You act as the technical expert on the line, supporting both operational excellence and team capability.

In this role, you will:

• Operate, monitor, and optimize automated production equipment
• Perform set-ups and change-overs
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and perform root cause analysis (e.g., RCA, 5WHY)
• Identify and escalate deviations where required in collaboration with quality and maintenance and support triage activities
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and first point of contact for technical escalations
• Analyze and interpret process data using SAP/MES systems
• Drive and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)
• Support, coach and train team members, strengthening overall line capability
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all production activities

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What we expect from you
You combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability and a continuous improvement mindset.

• MBO+ or equivalent technical education
• Minimum 7 years of experience in highly regulated automated production environments
• Proven experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or trainer
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical capabilities
• Familiarity with SAP/MES systems and CI methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma)
• High level of ownership, accountability, and structured way of working
• Willingness to work in shifts

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What you can expect from us
At Amgen, we support your personal and professional development—just as we focus on improving the lives of others. As one of the World’s Best Workplaces©, we offer:

• Lots of learning and growth opportunities within manufacturing.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas matter.
• Solid Total Rewards package, including a competitive salary, 5% bonus target, fixed 13th month and holiday pay. Plus, generous compensation for working shifts.
• Focus on well-being, including access to an on-site gym, vitality programs, and a healthy company restaurant.