Operations Support Manufacturing Specialist

Lonza; Oberwallis; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lonza is looking for an Operations Support Specialist in Visp, Switzerland. The role involves managing raw materials and executing production activities in adherence to cGMP guidelines.

Key responsibilities include ensuring batch execution, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and assisting in document preparation. Candidates should have GMP operations experience and relevant vocational training.

Lonza values a collaborative, safety-oriented mindset in its employees.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in pharmaceutical production as an operator/production technician in a GMP environment.
• Must be open to work in shift (2 or 3 shift system).
• Trained as an EFZ logistician or EFZ chemical and pharmaceutical technologist is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Complete manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines.
• Assist document preparation specific to the assigned production area.
• Review production documentation and work on deviations.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

German language skills

GMP operations experience

Team-oriented mindset

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Chemical / biopharmaceutical education or vocational training

Tools

Forklift training

Electric pallet truck training

Jobbeschreibung

Switzerland, Visp

Operations Support : Manufacturing Specialist, Operations Support, Large Scale Mammalian

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We are looking for Operations Support and Manufacturing Specialists for our 6 x 20K Large Scale Mammalian Facility.

What You’ll Do

• Assignments within the Operations Support team focused on receipt and management of raw materials, single use materials, dispensing of small volume and large-scale media and buffers to meet production demands and adherence to schedule.
• Processing of parts in washers and autoclaves.
• Transport and storage of materials within temperature‑controlled requirements.
• Execution of tasks in compliance with safety regulations and cGMP quality requirements.
• Execution of production steps including interaction with HMIs and automated systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete manufacturing activities in Operations Support area according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and making recommendations for resolution.
• Assist document preparation (e.g., electronic batch records, SOPs) specific to the assigned production area.
• Recognize, interpret, and eliminate deviations.
• Review production documentation and work on deviations, change requests and implementation of CAPAs to ensure high‑quality GMP standards.
• Be responsible for the training of the manufacturing staff on specific equipment or standard operations.
• Serve as deputy for Team Lead when needed.

Key Requirements

• Fluent English with German language skills advantageous.
• GMP operations experience is a must.
• Completed chemical / biopharmaceutical education or vocational training preferred.
• Professional experience in pharmaceutical production as an operator/production technician in a GMP environment is a plus.
• Must be open to work in shift (2 or 3 shift system).

What We’re Looking For

• Motivated, self‑starter with a collaborative and team‑oriented mindset, able to work independently, oversee the daily coordination of operational activities, and execute operations as part of team deliverables.
• Ideally, you have trained as an EFZ logistician/EFZ chemical and pharmaceutical technologist/EFZ laboratory technician specializing in chemistry or biology.
• Safety mindset; forklift and/or electric pallet truck training will be required.
• Continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail and support of 6S standards.
• Day shift schedule to start during training period and establishment of the Operations Support Department.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R77603