Shift Teamlead

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As a Shift team leader, 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 full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp:  

What you'll do:

• Leading operational Team Leader

• Leading, coaching and developing direct reports

• Embodying our Culture of Safety, Quality, personal development and constant learning and improvement

• Setting priorities and supporting Team leaders to meet deadlines

• Interacting with business management to bring solutions in case of issues on the shopfloor

• Participating in investigations of deviations and improvement projects

• Knowledge of DP process is requested

• Ensuring safety and GMP compliance

• Recognizing, interpreting and eliminating deviations

• Actively participating in audits and visits 

What we're looking for:

• Past experience as a shift team leader in production is requested

• 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 

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.