Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents.
Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people.
Job Description:
We are currently looking for a Team Lead to join the Buffer Production Team in our recently launched unique biological manufacturing and development concept.
In this role, you will manage and coach a team of Team leads for production, optimize production schedules and support the automation of the process.
The teams focus on the production of the buffers in the facility. The manufacturing execution with regard to safety, quality and on-time-in-full delivery will be your key measure.
You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of project leaders, supervisors, MES and DeltaV specialists and you will be accountable for the performance and results of the assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of Team leads for production with full responsibility for all aspects of human resource management such as qualification, development, coaching, hiring, pay decisions and discipline issues
* Implement the Lonza culture via openness for change and new ideas, cooperative teamwork and continuous improvement even outside his/her own area of responsibility
* Accountable for the execution of all production campaigns in his/her manufacturing unit with regard to safety, quality and delivery
* First contact person in case of production issues in his/her manufacturing unit according to the common escalation guidelines
* Production Support, QA and production teams with expertise in solution finding and troubleshooting
* Represent the operational area in customer meetings, audits and regulatory inspections
Key Requirements:
* Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering or related disciplines
* Working experience in Biotechnical manufacturing
* MES and DeltaV experience
* Good leadership as well as very good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within the organization
* Strong team orientation
* Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude; open-minded for new ideas and suggestions
* Agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive; solution-oriented
* Business fluent in German and English
About Us:
Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people.
We respect and protect our people and our environment.
Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
Career Opportunities:
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 satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.
The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.