Lonza
WasteLogisticsExpert
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“Waste Logistics Expert at Lonza. Skills: Waste Logistics, Process Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Continuous Improvement. Take operative and strategic responsibility for waste-related activities. Ensure strict adherence to GMP, safety, and environmental regulations”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure all waste disposal processes are safe, compliant, and efficient; Contribute to optimization of logistics and sustainability goals; Maintain high-quality services; Meet expectations of various stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and operational targets; Ensure facilities meet long-term sustainability objectives; Strictly adhere to GMP and safety standards; Prevent operational bottlenecks; Improve efficiency; Promote recycling and sustainable solutions
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem solver; Identifying operational challenges early; Initiating measures to ensure Business Continuity; Data-driven process improvements
Relocation assistance is available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree in Chemical/Pharma Technology, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Waste Management, or a comparable qualification (alternatively, extensive practical experience in a similar environment), Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical or biopharmaceutical production or long-term operational experience in high-complexity logistics, Deep knowledge of safety standards (SECO, SUVA, EKAS), GMP guidelines, and the handling of hazardous materials, Very good command of both German and English
Nice to Have
Experience with ERP and logistics systems such as SAP, TrackWise, Syncrotess, or similar tools, Advanced IT and data analysis capabilities, particularly with MS Office, PowerBI, and modern reporting tools, analytical thinking, resilience, and the ability to lead and develop teams when acting in a deputy capacity
What You'll Do.
Take operative and strategic responsibility for waste-related activities
Ensure strict adherence to GMP
and environmental regulations
Perform detailed risk assessments
Act as central point of contact for internal teams and external partners
Monitor disposability of materials
Secure alternative disposal paths
Standardize cross-functional waste processes
Leverage technology or data-driven approaches
Generate detailed reports
Derive actionable improvement measures
Support and represent the Waste Logistics Manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Act as key interface between operational logistics, production plants, laboratories, strategic growth projects, safety departments, and the supply chain; Central point of contact for internal teams (Production, EHS, Engineering) and external waste disposal partners; Cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Very good command of both German and English
Process & Methodology
Support strategic projects
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families. The Waste Logistics Expert plays a central role in our waste logistics operations, acting as a high-level specialist and the primary deputy for the Waste Logistics Manager. In this capacity, you will ensure that all waste disposal processes are safe, compliant, and efficient while actively contributing to the optimization of our logistics and sustainability goals. The role of this person is to serve as a vital support function within waste management, maintaining high-quality services that meet the expectations of various stakeholders, regulatory requirements, and operational targets. You will be responsible for a broad scope of different facilities. The hired candidate will act as a key interface between operational logistics, production plants, laboratories, strategic growth projects, safety departments, and the supply chain. You will assist in ensuring that our facilities meet long-term sustainability objectives and strictly adhere to GMP and safety standards. They will also act as a proactive problem solver, identifying operational challenges early and initiating measures to ensure Business Continuity through alternative disposal routes and data-driven process improvements. [_https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =OBoAVhfTkTQ_](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBoAVhfTkTQ) This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs. **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
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