Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Lonza

Geleen, Netherlands

Based in Geleen, you’ll lead a dynamic, multilingual team that produces cutting-edge cell therapy products in a GMP environment. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence and make a real difference in patients’ lives.

What you will do

• Lead, plan, and coordinate daily cell and tissue culture activities in compliance with GMP standards;
• Supervise and mentor a team of (Senior) Biotech Associates, ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing;
• Oversee logistics activities, including material receipt and final product shipment;
• Ensure generation, review, and approval of manufacturing documentation in coordination with other departments;
• Initiate and follow up on deviations, CAPAs, and changes in collaboration with Quality Assurance;
• Drive process, training, and planning improvements within your team;
• Support qualification activities and maintain high standards of safety and GMP compliance.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field focused on cell biology;
• Proven experience in cell or tissue culture, ideally in a GMP or regulated environment;
• Work according to a rotating shift schedule as part of a 24/7 production environment;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate a team;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English;
• Organized and flexible mindset with strong planning and problem-solving abilities;
• Focused on quality, results, and continuous improvement;
• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.