Operations Engineering Lead, Design and Start up

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza seeks an Operations Engineering Lead to oversee engineering functions for startup projects in Slough. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills to ensure effective collaboration between cross-functional teams. Join us to contribute to innovations that impact lives globally.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading engineering functions.
• Experience managing diverse teams.
• Proven track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main interface between engineering teams and project group.
• Develop and implement Maintenance, Reliability, and Utilities strategies.
• Participate in safety and technical risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

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Operations Engineering Lead, Design and Start up, Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9688cfde6f02

Job Views: 33

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. We work in science, driven by talented people devising ideas that help businesses and improve lives. We empower our employees to own their careers and contribute meaningfully to the world.

The role:

The Operations Engineering Lead is responsible for leading engineering functions related to Maintenance, Facilities, Utilities, and Reliability to support the establishment and startup of Lonza’s new site in Reading, UK (Project Falcon).

Reporting to the Operations Leader, the role is a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Development Services, Capital Projects, and Quality Control, as well as the Slough Site Engineering team.

The candidate must have significant experience in leading engineering functions such as Maintenance, Reliability, Utilities, or Facilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the main interface between engineering end-users and the project team, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Provide input across all project phases, from design to operational deployment.
• Develop and implement strategies for Maintenance, Reliability, and Utilities following standard processes.
• Implement the Business Readiness Programme to ensure operational preparedness at launch.
• Develop and coordinate operational documentation, including SOPs.
• Participate in safety, process, and technical risk assessments to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Engage the engineering team with Business Readiness and Organizational Efficiency programmes.
• Support the engineering-related aspects of the Change Management Programme in collaboration with HR.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience leading multiple complex initiatives successfully as an engineering change leader.
• Experience managing diverse teams to enhance competitiveness and innovation.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously.
• Track record of planning and delivering projects on time, results-focused.

At Lonza, our products and services positively impact millions worldwide. We value ethical achievement, respect our people and environment, and foster innovation to solve complex problems in life sciences. Join us to make a meaningful difference.