Production Operator

Are you a technically skilled professional with a passion for quality and safety in pharmaceutical production? Join our dynamic team in Meppel and help us produce over 70 million packs of life-changing medicines every year.

As a Production Operator, you’ll play a vital role in one of our two main departments—Packaging or Formulating—each consisting of approximately 25 dedicated employees. You will be responsible for independently managing specific stages of the production process, ensuring compliance with GMP, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production processes in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines;
• Disassemble and reassemble production equipment for maintenance or product changeovers using SMED methodology;
• Troubleshoot and resolve first-line technical issues; escalate complex problems to the Operator Mechanic or supervisor as needed;
• Adhere strictly to GMP (I, II, III) protocols and complete relevant workplace training;
• Collaborate with shift coordinators or managers to ensure smooth workflow and process efficiency;
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Act as a role model in safe working practices and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team responsible for producing over 800 different product variations (SKUs);
• Contribute to a production operation with a total annual sales value exceeding €1 billion;
• Enjoy a supportive, safety-first work culture with opportunities for growth and development.

• Salary between €2,552 and €3,000 gross per month, based on a 40-hour contract;
• 25 paid vacation days;
• 8.33% holiday allowance;
• Pension plan from the first day of employment;
• Access to the Adecco Academy for further personal and professional development.

Our client is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and packaging of outsourced pharmaceutical products. As one of the Top 5 CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) in the world, the company partners with over 170 pharmaceutical clients and employs more than 6,500 professionals worldwide.

With a robust international network of manufacturing sites across Europe (Netherlands, France, Poland, Italy) and Canada, the company supports a wide range of pharmaceutical markets: patented medicines, generics, OTC products, and food supplements in various forms—solids, semi-solids, and liquids (both sterile and non-sterile).

Located in the Netherlands, the Meppel manufacturing facility is home to approximately 480 employees and specializes in the production of:

• Tablets (standard, film-coated, bi-layer, and sugar-coated);
• Capsules and granules;
• Packaging formats including blisters, bottles, and cartons.

The site supplies pharmaceutical products across therapeutic areas such as urology, oncology, nephrology, and endocrine disorders, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance in every product delivered.

• MBO-level education, preferably with a technical background or Vapro A/B certification;
• Proven ability to work independently in a regulated production environment;
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and GMP guidelines;
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude;
• Willingness to work in a day shift or 2–3 shift rotation as required.

Apply today to be part of a world-class pharmaceutical manufacturing team making a real impact.