Director of Production Operations

4 weken geleden


Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Nederland Teva Pharmaceuticals Voltijd

About the Opportunity

This leadership role is part of the Haarlem site leadership team and is responsible for executing the annual plan in line with long-term goals, ensuring targets are met across production, safety, compliance, budget, and organizational objectives. You will oversee and optimize the entire production process, focusing on safety, quality, output, efficiency, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive a people-first approach to leadership by building high-performing, motivated teams and implementing succession plans to ensure organizational sustainability.
  • Create and develop multi-year plans including business, production, and organizational priorities and ensure their implementation.
  • Analyze and adjust management reports to optimize production performance.
  • Stimulate and maintain a culture of continuous improvement and ensure implementation.
  • Ensure optimum safety in the department (employees, product, and process), meeting legal requirements and company regulations.
  • Lead first-line management and professionals, ensuring work is completed efficiently and department objectives are met.

Operational Responsibilities

  • Responsible for production performance and production performance management review.
  • Optimize production output (quality, efficiency, yield) and stimulate a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the progress of production, including inspection, sleeving, and packaging, based on the monthly plan and agreed performance indicators.
  • Manage machinery to guarantee an effective and efficient production process.
  • Jointly responsible for initiating maintenance of production resources and ensuring timely start-up after malfunctions.
  • Responsible for the quality delivered in terms of GMP, EHS, and Compliance, ensuring follow-up of recommendations and enforcement of GMP guidelines.

About You

  • Academic degree.
  • 5+ years managing a production department in the pharmaceutical industry; sterile production experience is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical production techniques, equipment, and processes.
  • Experience with OPEX/Lean Manufacturing; Black Belt certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of automated processes and production control techniques.
  • In-depth understanding of GMP requirements.
  • Fluent in both Dutch and English, spoken and written.
  • Engaging, motivating, and supportive leadership style.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to develop and implement production strategies in a policy-driven environment.
  • Persuasive with the ability to drive change effectively.
  • Focused on performance management and staff growth.
  • Open, clear, and approachable in communication.
  • Results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and execution skills.

Contact Information

Ivo Huijskens - Senior Recruiter Europe



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