Shift Teamlead Downstream Production

Shift Teamlead Downstream Production

Lonza

Visp, Switzerland

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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in large-scale DSP production (8+ years).
• This position operates on a 4‑shift model; therefore, willingnes - and preferably prior experience - working in such a shift pattern is required.
• Proven hands-on experience in large-scale biotechnological manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing settings.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken) for operational leadership and cross-functional collaboration; German is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of business processes and production-related operational workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong people management, communication, and team-oriented skills.
• Structured, well-organized, and solution-oriented working style with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.