Production Shift Team Lead

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. As a Shift Team Lead, you are primarily responsible for the personnel management and development of your employees. You are also responsible for the daily tasks in the production. Due to the special interface function between management and production, this position is fundamentally important for the long-term success of Lonza. There are also regular exchange meetings with other team leaders in order to optimize efficiency together. You are responsible for training and coaching your employees, conducting performance reviews and actively supporting their further development. You are part of the management team and use your experience to actively help set up the team and the system. What you will get: An agile career and a dynamic work culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our benefits in Visp: What you'll do: Leading, coaching and developing employees Embodying our Culture of Safety, Quality, personal development and constant learning and improvement Setting priorities and allocating resources to meet deadlines Participating in investigations of deviations and improvement projects Knowledge of DP process is requested Ensuring safety and GMP compliance Creating and implementing training plans on time Recognizing, interpreting and eliminating deviations Participating in audits and visits Administrative tasks such as managing shift handovers and creating instructions What we’re looking for: Past experience as a shift team leader, deputy or system specialist in organic production Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education (CPT) or corresponding training qualification, Bachelor / Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemical Engineering or related disciplines is an advantage Structured, focused and organized way of working, assertive and motivated, working independently, flexible and resilient High attitude for Safety, Quality, Solution focus and Cooperation Comprehensive knowledge of fill and finish production processes and connections in a large production area with detailed knowledge of all process steps and systems Comprehensive knowledge of process engineering Coordination of resources and workflows Fluency in English (written and oral) and German would be an advantage Commitment to work in 3 shifts Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference Reference: R72176