Manufacturing IT & Automation Project Lead

Job Description

Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development?  

We have an exciting opportunity at the Boxmeer facility for a:

Key responsibilities

• Drive standardization in project management methodologies and procedures across manufacturing IT/automation project teams based on global standards.

• Lead the manufacturing IT/automation project planning, scheduling and execution process with clear milestones, resource plan, deliverables, dependencies and critical path.

• Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders by communicating project progress, issues, and risks effectively to manage stakeholder expectations.

• Coordinate with internal teams (IT, Operations, Engineering, Quality) and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing IT/automation systems.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams with manufacturing IT/automation systems, including PLCs, SCADAs, historians, MES systems and supporting IT applications.

• Implement automation solutions and integrate with existing systems.

• Ensure and promote collaboration with other IT divisions as well as parts of our manufacturing network, both locally and globally, to break-down organizational boundaries in favor of a highly collaborative and customer-centric culture.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience.

• At least 2 years experience in pharma is a must.

• At least 5 years proven experience with manufacturing IT/automation systems, including PLCs, SCADAs, historians, MES systems and supporting IT applications.

• At least 5 years proven project management experience managing technical projects.

• Understanding of GxP regulated environment and validation requirements.

• Preferred certified in project management methodologies.

• Experienced in using project management tooling (e.g. MS Project)

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written in English and preferable in Dutch.

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• A competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.

• A 3% year‑end allowance and an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

• A minimum of 35.5 days of paid leave.

• Travel expense reimbursement and a solid pension plan.

• A high‑quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily.

• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at the main entrance, and ample parking is available.

• A beautiful private park on site, ideal for walking, taking a break, or relaxing.

• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.

• Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.

• Extensive career development opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.

• A workplace within an organization that continues to grow and evolve.

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