Head of Operational Transformation 80-100

vor 1 Woche

Visp, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit CHF 120'000 - CHF 180'000 pro Jahr

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

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

We are looking for a visionary Head of Operational Transformation – Advanced Synthesis (m/f/d) to join our Visp site. As a key member of the ADS Large Scale OPS Site Leadership Team, this role is responsible for leading strategic initiatives in Operational Excellence, Training, Digitalization, and Productivity Improvement. The position is essential to driving innovation, reliability, and performance across Large Scale Manufacturing Visp.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement transformation initiatives in OE, Training, Digitalization, and Productivity

  • Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with ADS Large Scale OPS goals

  • Apply Lonza Project Methodology to ensure structured and timely project delivery

  • Identify and drive process optimization and cost-efficiency opportunities

  • Promote innovation in manufacturing technologies and operational methods

  • Manage cross-functional teams and allocate resources effectively

  • Ensure transparent communication between leadership and operational teams

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering

  • Proven leadership experience (min. 5 years) in manufacturing within the process industry

  • Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills

  • Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing and safety standards

  • Analytical mindset with experience in Lean methodologies

  • Ability to simplify complex processes and drive measurable improvements

  • Skilled in planning, organizing, and decision-making in dynamic environments

  • Fluent in English; German proficiency is a strong asset

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 happiness that comes with improving lives all around the world. The happiness that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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