Who we are
Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.The opportunity
At our Haarlem production site, we are dedicated to one of the most meaningful missions in healthcare: the fight against cancer. As a Shift Manager, you’ll lead and support a team of operators who help produce chemotherapy treatments.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring product quality, and maintaining strict compliance with GMP and safety standards. This is a hands-on leadership position where collaboration with QA, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operational Excellence teams is key. Your focus will be on effective people management, efficient shift execution, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
This role follows a 16/7 shift schedule, meaning you’ll work 4 consecutive days (2 morning shifts, 2 evening shifts), followed by 2 days off. The schedule rotates throughout the full week to ensure continuous coverage.
Join us in making a real impact—every shift, every batch, every patient.
How you’ll spend your day
- Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead and support a team of 15–20 operators and specialists
- Conduct performance and development discussions
- Oversee shift planning, onboarding, and manage absence or performance-related issues
- Shift & Production Oversight
- Manage daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, and timely output
- Escalate operational issues and support root cause investigations
- Ensure compliance with EHS and GMP guidelines during all shift activities
- Equipment & Process Reliability
- Monitor equipment readiness and coordinate maintenance when needed
- Support technicians in resolving breakdowns or process deviations
- Suggest and implement improvements to reduce downtime and enhance reliability
- Documentation & Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of batch documentation (Batch Records)
- Initiate and follow up on incident reports and EHS observations
- Track and report on key performance metrics such as output, quality, and delays
- Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to LEAN and Operational Excellence efforts
- Participate in cross-functional improvement projects
- Promote a culture of learning, ownership, and teamwork within the shift
Your experience and qualifications
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A bachelor-level way of thinking, ideally in Life Sciences or a technical field.
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Solid understanding of pharmaceutical production processes and GMP guidelines
- Experience with production control systems and planning methodologies
- Familiarity with quality management systems
- Working knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt preferred), and Operational Excellence practices
- Proven track record in a leadership role within a production environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective team leadership and coaching abilities
- Proficient in English (spoken and written) and it would be great if you can speak Dutch
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
- Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Bonus: Based on personal and company performance.
- Shift Allowance: Based on the 16/7 shift you will get 19,6% on top of your salary
- Flexible Working Conditions: Benefit from our hybrid work policy.
- Comprehensive Pension Plan: Including disability insurance and partner/orphan pension coverage.
- Generous Vacation Leave: 25 paid vacation days.
- Parental Leave: 9 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Wellbeing Initiatives: Take advantage of our bike plan, caregiver support policy, “I Feel Fit” program, fresh fruit, and more.
Contact person
Ivo Huijskens - Senior Recruiter Europe
Reports To
Associate Director Production
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