Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Develop recruitment, training, and start-up strategy for manufacturing operations, support consistency across site and corporate objectives. Develop vision and operational excellence across process and flow teams according to Manufacturing Standards. Supervise and ensure compliance with production plan, headcount, expenses, capital projects, and plant objectives. Foster teamwork and ensure personnel have adequate resources. Drive initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across manufacturing processes.
• Cross‑functional Teamwork: Work closely with other departments (Engineering, Science, Quality, Safety, etc.) to ensure detailed operations and communication. Develop and implement plans to ensure a reliable and resilient manufacturing process and supply.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Quality Corporate Policies. Be responsible for validation protocols, change management, and deviation investigations. Ensure product complaints are investigated with detailed action plans. Maintain qualification of the department, premises, and equipment. Ensure production records are accurately evaluated and authorized.
• People Management: Evaluate personnel and ensure professional development. Coordinate performance plans for direct reports and ensure a consistent approach within the area of responsibility. Ensure individualized training plans are assigned and completed. Coordinate human resources planning and objectives. Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where people can contribute and grow. Approve attendance records for direct reports.
• Environmental Health & Safety: Integrate EH&S requirements into business planning processes. Establish metrics monitoring for inspections, training, incidents. Model outstanding safety culture through actions and decisions. Conduct regular management audits of areas. Ensure compliance with environmental standards and waste management.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Science.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in production, engineering, technical services, or supply chain (at least 10 years in the pharmaceutical or chemical synthesis industry with a strong focus in manufacturing operations; 5 of those years in management positions).
• Language: Ideally bilingual (English/Dutch preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of computerized systems, GMP documentation, and EH&S regulations. Experience in different pharmaceutical manufacturing platforms (oral solid dosage, chemical synthesis, API manufacturing, etc.).
• Available to work rotating shifts.
• Available to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
• Must be willing to relocate to a commutable distance to Katwijk, Netherlands (site‑based role).

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities. Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.