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Production Optimization Engineer

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Systematically conduct shop floor observations and line inspections in order to identify ideas for process improvements.

• Run/implement a full range of data reliability checks, quantitative/trend analysis, with a constantly updated performance overview/report.

• Elaborate an executive summary of well identified and well defined problems to be addressed (e.g. specific equipment failures, repetitive minor stops, quality issues etc) and prioritize them.

• Advice for management (local and global) on technological developments and possibilities.

• Initiate, organize, and coordinate the overall performance improvement process (including the need for resources), initiatives, and related teams involved.

• Elaborate and update a library of summary documents (ex One Point Lesson setting booklets etc)

• Coordination of process design for- and or attribute to new productions. Implementation of new productions (as Process Project Lead PPL).

• Lead/implement the problem-solving phase (RCA and hypothesis) and the complete implementation proposal (technical specs, design, feasibility, cost-benefit). Systematically monitor the implementation phase of the ongoing initiatives, check the impact in terms of results.

• Train and coach the Operators on the work floor during change.

BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline relevant to the production of medicines;

• Relevant work experience in a similar position.

• Preferably 4/5 + years of experience.

• Experience with chemical production within pharma environment

• Good understanding of GMP requirements

• Hands-on

• Basic process engineering knowledge ,e.g. crystallization , heat transfer, distillation/extraction etc.

• Knowledge of the Dutch and English language.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

Abbott provides a varied, challenging, and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities, and a good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests, and opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by sending in your cv and motivation letter to this website, or directly to recruitment.netherlands@abbott.com, Attn: Niels Dijkstra. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com