Schichtteamleiter/in / Shift Team Lead (f/m/d) — Lonza

Full description

The location of this position is in Visp, Switzerland. If necessary, support is available for eligible candidates and their families when moving.

This position is entirely local. Close personal cooperation enables direct exchange, quick coordination and the high technical precision required for the production of medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What we offer you

• An Agile Career and Dynamic Work Culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous benefits for lifestyle, family and leisure. The full list of our locally tailored benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

Their tasks

• Leadership, coaching and further development of a team in a demanding GMP-regulated production environment
• Promoting a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement and personal development
• Planning and prioritizing resources to ensure smooth operation and achieve production goals
• Responsibility for compliance with safety, quality and GMP requirements
• Active participation in deviation investigations and root cause analyses as well as in the implementation of improvement measures
• Coordination and timely implementation of training and qualification plans
• Close cooperation with various departments to optimize processes and interfaces
• Ensuring efficient shift transfers and taking on further organizational and administrative tasks
• Promoting a performance-oriented, motivational and appreciative team culture

Your requirement profile

• Several years of professional experience as shift manager, deputy shift manager, system specialist or in a comparable function within pharmaceutical, chemical or biotechnological production
• Ideally, training as a chemical and pharmacologist (CPT) or a comparable qualification and/or a bachelor's or master's degree in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, process engineering or a related field
• Strong leadership and communication skills as well as pleasure in the development and promotion of employees
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented working method with a high sense of quality and responsibility
• Comprehensive understanding of production processes and their interrelations as well as the requirements for safety, quality and compliance in a regulated environment
• High load capacity, flexibility and assertiveness in a dynamic production environment
• Good English skills in word and writing, German at mind.B1-B2 level
• Readiness to work in the 4-shift system

At Lonza, our employees are our greatest strength. With over 30 locations on five continents, our globally networked teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values – collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion and integrity – reflect who we are and how we work together. Every idea, big or small, has the potential to improve millions of lives – and that’s the work we want you to participate in.

Innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds bring in their unique perspectives. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. When you’re ready to turn our customers’ groundbreaking ideas into actionable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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

English version

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. Working together in person supports close, real‐time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you’ll 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. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

What you will do

• Leading, assessing, coaching and developing employees in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Embodying our Culture of Safety, Quality, personal development and constant learning and improvement
• Setting priorities and priority resources to meet deadlines
• Participation in the investigation of deviations and improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality and GMP requirements
• Creation and timely implementation of training plans
• Comparison of cross-company process steps (relationships, dependencies, processes)
• Administrative tasks such as managing shift handovers, inspections and creating instructions
• Promote a high-performing, motivating and respectful team culture

What we are looking for

• Several years of professional experience as a shift leader, deputy or system specialist in pharmaceutical, chemical or biotech production
• Ideally, completed vocational training as a Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technologist (CPT) or a comparable qualification and/or a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience will also be taken into account.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a genuine interest in developing and supporting employees
• Structured, focused and organized way of working, solution oriented, assertive and motivated, working independently with a flexible and resilient mentality
• Extensive knowledge of production processes and interrelationships in a large production area with detailed knowledge of all process steps, systems and high attention for Safety and Quality
• Strong resilience and flexibility, with the ability to make confident decisions and drive results in a dynamic production environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and oral), German min. B1-B2 (intermediate level)
• Commitment to work in shift (4-shift system)

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.

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