Shift leader-Print

Lonza Group; Dharuhera; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in India seeks a Shift Leader to drive printing operations, ensure efficient resource use, uphold quality, and maintain GMP and EHS standards. You will lead shift activities, mentor operators, and support troubleshooting while managing consumables and ensuring clean changeovers.

This role requires B.Tech in Mechanical/Printing, 3+ years of advanced experience, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement within a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• B.Tech – Mechanical / Printing required.
• Experience: More than three years, at an advanced level.
• Able to lead shift activities and manage consumables.

Responsibilities

• Plan all shift activities including manning, leave, overtime, WIP management, and PCM planning.
• Ensure proper changeover and line clearance before each new batch, including foreign‑object checks and print booth cleanliness.
• Confirm all quality parameters and specifications are established prior to process start‑up.
• Ensure effective implementation and follow‑up of SOPs, GMP, and EHS requirements across the shift.
• Support operators during mechanical troubleshooting and breakdowns, ensuring timely response to issues.
• Manage printing ink and roller consumption to maintain availability and minimize wastage.
• Verify CSS/V‑Box on PCM and ensure sampling is properly completed by print operators. Conduct random capsule checks and implement corrective action if deviations occur.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Operational planning

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Education

B.Tech – Mechanical / Printing

Job description

We are seeking a Shift Leader to drive printing operations, ensure efficient resource utilization, uphold quality standards, and maintain a safe and compliant production environment. In this key supervisory role, you will lead shift activities, support troubleshooting, manage consumables, and ensure smooth execution of printing processes while fostering strong GMP and EHS culture

What you will get

• Leadership responsibility in overseeing full printing‑shift operations including planning, resource allocation, and activity management
• Opportunity to mentor operators, support troubleshooting, and influence operational excellence within the printing area.
• Exposure to quality systems, GMP, EHS, and CAPA processes while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Hands‑on involvement in printing consumable management (ink & rollers), equipment checks, and line clearance activities

What you will do

• Plan all shift activities including manning, leave, overtime, WIP management, and PCM planning.
• Ensure proper changeover and line clearance before each new batch, including foreign‑object checks and print booth cleanliness.
• Confirm all quality parameters and specifications are established prior to process start-up.
• Ensure effective implementation and follow‑up of SOPs, GMP, and EHS requirements across the shift.
• Support operators during mechanical troubleshooting and breakdowns, ensuring timely response to issues.
• Manage printing ink and roller consumption to maintain availability and minimize wastage.
• Verify CSS/V‑Box on PCM and ensure sampling is properly completed by print operators. Conduct random capsule checks and implement corrective action if deviations occur.

What we are looking for

• Education & Experience : Required: B.Tech – Mechanical / Printing
• Experience: More than three years, at an advanced level.
• Agility: Acts quickly, makes smart decisions, and stays focused.
• Business Acumen: Shares ideas to improve business operations.
• Driving Results: Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work to meet deadlines.
• Collaboration: Works actively as part of the team.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table.

At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Reference: R79813

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.