Shift Coordinator / Production Assistant

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Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44759

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like

Each day, you'll enjoy a variety of challenges such as:

• As a Shift Coordinator you will be responsible for organising and supervising all production phases, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and maintaining high levels of productivity, quality, and hygiene


• Coordinate and train a diverse team of operators per shift, promoting engagement and adherence to safety and quality standards


• You will play a key role in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment, through OPEX methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and performance monitoring: i.e. you will track key performance indicators such as OEE and lead initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce downtime


• Organise and coordinate production activities, including accurate completion of batch records, in line with GMP requirements


• Provide technical and operational support for machine and automated system parameter adjustments, in-process product control, batch and format changes, and equipment cleaning


• Compile all processing documentation and ensure accurate data collection for reporting and analysis


• You will collaborate in cross‑functional teams, working closely with Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance departments to ensure seamless operations

What you’ll bring to the table

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• University degree in Chemistry, CTF, Pharmacy, Biotechnologies or related fields


• Knowledge of GMP regulations and manufacturing processes in pharma, food or nutraceutical industries


• Fluency both in Italian and English


• Open to work on 3 shifts


• Excellent organisational and leadership skills


• Lean mindset: familiarity with Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement tools is highly desirable


• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Grünenthal offers equal employment opportunities. Recruitment will take place without distinction with regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability or other relevant categories.

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science‑based, privately‑owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state‑of‑the‑art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.