Head of Plant Engineering 80-100% (m/f/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 95 days ago
Full description
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Ready to shape the future of Engineering at BioAtrium?
Join us as Head of Plant Engineering 80-100% (m/f/d) in Visp and take ownership of engineering operations, maintenance strategy, utilities, and capital investments while leading a talented team and driving operational excellence across our facilities.
What you’ll get
- An agile career and dynamic working 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 in Visp can be found on: 9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd506597
What you’ll do
- Lead all engineering activities across multiple manufacturing plants and technologies, managing supervisors, engineers, and specialists.
- Oversee all people management responsibilities, including hiring, development, coaching, performance management, compensation, and disciplinary matters.
- Ensure effective resource and vacation planning to support uninterrupted production and operational requirements.
- Drive communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement by promoting the Lonza culture and ensuring alignment between management and operational teams.
- Act as Engineering Lead for capital investment projects, providing utility-related expertise and supporting facility design, construction, and commissioning.
- Define and implement maintenance strategies, standards, and changeover concepts to maximize plant reliability, availability, and cost efficiency.
- Manage engineering, maintenance, utility, CAPEX, and operational budgets while driving innovation, cost reductions, and cross-functional collaboration within the Manufacturing Leadership Team.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering and maintenance leadership, preferably within the biopharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience leading engineering activities and supporting large-scale CAPEX projects from design through commissioning.
- Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and familiarity with engineering and maintenance systems such as COMOS and SAP.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, quality, engineering, and project organizations.
- Structured, organized, and solution-oriented mindset with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Agile, proactive, and open-minded professional who embraces innovation, drives change, and thrives in a dynamic environment.
- Business‑fluent English (required) and German (preferred).
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.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Visp is CHF 97'500 - 165'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Lonza. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Valais's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Lonza?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Lonza's original listing at lonza.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
