Operational Excellence & RCPS Consultant
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A pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Belgium is looking for
2 consultants
to support
Sterile
and
Packaging
operations on a long-term assignment of at least
6 months, likely through the end of the year.
This role focuses on
root cause problem solving (RCPS)
for complex quality and operational issues. The consultants will work across functions including
Operations, MSAT, Engineering, and QA, coaching teams to identify the real root cause, challenge weak CAPAs, and strengthen on-the-job problem-solving capability.
What you’ll do
Moderate and coach
root cause investigations
for complex issues.
Challenge and strengthen
complex CAPAs
in a constructive, objective way.
Work directly with cross-functional teams during
NC/CAPA discussions .
Spend time on the
shop floor
to understand the real problem, not just the paperwork.
Join relevant
tier meetings
linked to CAPA and investigation follow-up.
Help build sustainable
RCPS capability
within the business.
What’s out of scope
This role is
not
focused on writing deviations, owning the investigation, completing risk assessments, or doing process review/document authoring. Ownership of the CAPA plan and root cause remains with the internal investigation owner and QA.
What we’re looking for
Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certification .
RCPS certification
and hands-on experience with
complex problem solving .
At least
5 years of experience in pharmaceutical operations .
Strong background in
CAPA
and
process improvement .
Excellent
project management, coaching, and leadership
skills. xphnsxz
Fluent Dutch
is essential.
This role suits someone who is confident facilitating difficult investigations, pushing teams beyond superficial answers, and improving how sites handle recurring or high-impact issues in GMP operations