Lonza
TeamleadProductionSupport
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“Teamlead Production Support at Lonza. Skills: Production Support, Leadership, GMP, Biotechnological Manufacturing. Coordinate and support DSP production activities. Serve as key interface between production and stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure timely and compliant execution; enable smooth day-to-day operations; ensure sustainable team capability and retention
Industry & Context.
solution-oriented working style; ability to manage multiple priorities
Relocation assistance is available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in large-scale DSP production, Proven hands-on experience in large-scale biotechnological manufacturing environments, experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing settings, Very good command of English (written and spoken), Solid understanding of business processes and production-related operational workflows, Demonstrated leadership capability with people management, communication, and team-oriented skills, Structured, well-organized, and solution-oriented working style
Nice to Have
German is an advantage
What You'll Do.
Coordinate and support DSP production activities
Serve as key interface between production and stakeholders
Lead workforce planning for DSP production support
Optimize staffing levels
Own training needs analysis
Drive performance management
Manage recruitment and onboarding
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as the key interface between production, support functions, and operational stakeholders; fostering a collaborative and high-accountability team culture; in partnership with HR
Communication Scope
communication skills
Full Job Description
_The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed._ **What you will 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. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below. * Benefits in Visp: [https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3wjkoFi&data=05%7C02%7Cemilia.hosang%40lonza.com%7C8b3da890da71489d9e5a08de317f2ccc%7C44a3f7ad8e4c406b9d15d4ee6477c700%7C1%7C0%7C639002619474372176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=iwKechFiGF6bH7dzIa3lgK92yLEpCuR%2FYzfDT01Gqmo%3D&reserved=0) **What you will do:** * Coordinate and support DSP production activities across Chromatography, Viral Inactivation/Filtration, UFDF, Formulation, and Final Fill to ensure timely and compliant execution. * Serve as the key interface between production, support functions, and operational stakeholders to enable smooth day-to-day operations. * Lead workforce planning for DSP production support, including shift coverage, overtime management, and short- or long-term personnel reallocations. * Optimize staffing levels by balancing operational efficiency, GMP compliance, and employee well-being. * Own training needs analysis and ensure implementation of qualification and training plans aligned with GMP, safety, and operational requirements. * Drive performance management, employee development, and succession planning while fostering a collaborative and high-accountability team culture. * Manage recruitment and onboarding of DSP production personnel in partnership with HR to ensure sustainable team capability and retention. **What we are looking for:**
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