Production Planner

Switzerland, VispToday, 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.

We are looking for an **Operations Planner (M/F/d)** for our location in Visp. You are responsible for the holistic operations planning in Manufacturing Complex 2. This includes the coordination of all operational activities (long, mid and short term) within Manufacturing Complex 2, including resources and materials, as well as the coordination of large and small investment projects including qualification activities. The medium and long term planning is done in collaboration with the Manufacturing Complex 2 Leadership Team, the short term planning is done by the local planning team which is a cross-functional effort.

**Your tasks**:

- Responsible for the holistic operations planning Manufacturing Complex 2. Develop the planning strategy for Manufacturing Complex 2 Operations
- Development of an integrated plan to coordinate all operational activities (long, medium and short term) within Manufacturing Complex 2, such as production preparation, production planning and post production, maintenance and calibration planning as well as the coordination of major and minor plant changes including qualification activities
- Coordination and planning of the tasks and requirements of the different areas such as Procurement Planning, Manufacturing Complex 2 Leadership Team and Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering, Global Engineering and Lonza Services.
- Develops and owns the Summary Production Schedule (SPS) which is driven by Supply Chain demand Planning and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Development of detailed plans for production planning, maintenance planning, resource planning and availability of plant and equipment
- Proactive development of strategies to anticipate or counteract possible future supply bottlenecks
- Active development of measures to improve planning accuracy (process and system optimizations)
- Development, maintenance and training/compliance on the scheduling tool/system and its use in executing operations in the facility.

**Your Profile**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain or biotechnology or corresponding training qualification
- Several years of experience in supply planning in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology, or in planning other complex projects (e.g. CAPEX)
- Professional experience in production environment (GMP)
- English business fluent and German at least intermediate
- Experience in leading smaller teams of advantage
- Good SAP knowledge in the area of production planning in the pharmaceutical/process industry
- Proficient knowledge of Office programs, especially MS Project
- Experience on scheduling/capacity optimization programs is also desirable.

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: R58713