Senior Maintenance Technician (GMP) (33172)

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior Maintenance Technician (GMP) for our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client based in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with a high possibility of extension. This is a position in 3 shifts.

Important aspects:
- GMP mindset and willing/capable to work in a highly regulated environment
- Technical savviness/skills (mechanical, electrical, preferably mechatronic)
- Structured trouble (analytical) shooting skills
- Team-player

Expectations/scope/complexity Knowledge
* Provides technical expertise
* Applies specialized functional area skills and knowledge and underlying
technical principles
* Integrates knowledge and experience as a skilled specialist
* May integrate knowledge of Client and business acumen to support the function
* Provides guidance and technical advice to others

Problem Solving
* Develops technical solutions to complex problems which may impact multiple work areas or departments
* Applies creativity to solving technical problems
* Refers to established policies/precedents as needed
* Utilizes highly specialized tools for completing projects
* Work may require exercise of discretion and independent judgment to resolve problems
* Recommends and assists in the implementation of changes to policies/procedures as appropriate
* May develop new techniques and procedures leading to greater effectiveness and/or efficiency
Autonomy
* Receives general direction; work may be completed without established procedures
* Work guided by team requirements or department objectives as well as standard practices
* Establishes own priorities within general guidelines
* May act in a team lead capacity including delegating work to others
* May provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to other team members
Contribution
* Provides customer service to internal and external clients
* Exchanges detailed technical information with customers to solve problems and/or provide ongoing support
* Contributes to department/unit through the quality and efficiency of work
* May contribute to the department/unit by ensuring the accuracy of others' work and recommending quality guidelines

Position Specific Tasks (process, systems (IT) and equipment)

Process:
Material acceptance and product preparation
Checking input and output for identity and quality
Process change over, preparation and set-up.
Coordinate all line activities, technical and quality problems.
Assists engineer during maintenance activities.
Cleaning activities.
Participates in SGA/projects.
Will follow standard operations procedures at all times

Systems:
SAP
Microsoft outlook, internet explorer.
OEE tool
EDM Quality

Equipment:
First line trouble shooting.
Performs defined production processes according to GMP procedures and within full GMP compliance (e.g., set-up, machine handling, close down, reconciliation, line cleaning, line clearance, waste disposal, storage, etc.)
Performs routine online product and process quality checks, testing and sampling

Qualifications
MBO level (relevant education) or related experience
5 years of experience in a relevant production environment
Minimum 3 years of experience in preventative maintenance
Experience in product and process quality control
Must be able and willing to work in shifts
Proficient in English, both in oral and written communication

Preferred Requirements
VAPRO or equal technical education
Experience in a pharmaceutical/GMP environment
Experience in a packaging environment

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.