Director Manufacturing Lead (m/f/d) 80-100% — Lonza
- Location
- CH
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Role overview
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This is a fully site‑based role.
- The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Application process
- now.
- Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing.
- The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.
Company and context
- We are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Lead (Director) to build up the operations organization for the Payload-Linker capacity expansion in Visp.
- Leads a team of production leaders, supervisors and specialists You will manage the operational readiness and provide leadership to the CQ-project team incl. the post OQ Start-up within the investment / Capex Project.
- After becoming operational, you will oversee the operational activities of the manufacturing unit with overall responsibility of manufacturing execution regarding safety, quality and on-time-in full delivery, as well as for the performance and results of the assigned area including cost control. What you’ll get:
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
- The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits. What you will do:
- Lead a team of production managers (chemists/chemical engineers), supervisors, and specialists, with full responsibility for all aspects of people management, including qualification, development, coaching, hiring, compensation decisions, and performance or conduct issues.
- Manage the operational readiness within the CAPEX project and provide leadership to the CQ-project team incl. the post OQ Start-up
- Accountable for executing all production campaigns in the manufacturing unit, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Additional details
- After becoming operational, you will oversee the operational activities of the manufacturing unit with overall responsibility of manufacturing execution regarding safety, quality and on-time-in full delivery, as well as for the performance and results of the assigned area including cost control.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance. A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
- The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
- Responsible for routine performance monitoring, including weekly reports, dashboards, Hoshin boards, and other reporting tools. What we are looking for:
- Strong knowledge of GMP and EHS requirements. Fluency in English, German is an advantage
- Experience with Operational Excellence / LEAN principles is an advantage.
Notes and original content
- What you’ll get:
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
- What you will do:
- Responsible for routine performance monitoring, including weekly reports, dashboards, Hoshin boards, and other reporting tools.
- What we are looking for:
- Strong knowledge of GMP and EHS requirements.
- Fluency in English, German is an advantage
- About Lonza
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 120'000 - 162'000 gross per year for this position in CH. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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