Production Support Specialist II-1

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Location-based benefits

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Production Support Specialist II-1 to ensure accurate inventory control for production operations. You will manage material movements, utilize SAP ERP, perform cycle counts, and coordinate daily tasks to support cleanroom activities and KPI tracking.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and capable of cross-functional collaboration with production and supply chain teams at Lonza.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Control, move, and report accurate inventory for operations.
• Use SAP ERP and cycle counting to analyze queries and troubleshoot.
• Coordinate daily material movements and updates in the digital inventory system.
• Resolve discrepancies with stakeholders and track KPIs.
• Monitor stock levels in SAP and maintain cleanroom supplies.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Production Support Specialist II-1

Houston, TX

The actual location of this job is in Houston TX, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits .

What you will do:

• Main focus of the role is controlling, moving, and reporting accurate amounts of inventory for operations.
• This is done by standard inventory processes including but not not limited to SAP ERP, Cycle counting, analyzing of queries and troubleshooting
• The individual will manage a collection of on-site daily deliverables to material movement.
• Coordinate, manage, and complete the daily transfer of materials throughout the digital inventory system into Classified areas/cleanrooms.
• Resolve any discrepancies found with the appropriate stakeholders to track daily team KPIs.
• Analyze and troubleshoot inventory issues in a timely fashion and keep stakeholders informed.
• Routinely monitor stock levels within SAP and correct any inventory discrepancies for all common areas in Grade D and supporting rooms.
• Maintain general supplies and stock materials for daily usage by production team in the cleanroom environment (stock gowning supplies, spare bin, etc.)
• Allocate materials to applicable project using appropriate transaction code. May also complete job closures/inputs into the inventory management system, SAP or equivalent.

What we are looking for:

• Able to communicate orally and written in a professional manor, highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team and cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve results. Occasionally required to complete assignments under tight timelines and work under pressure.
• SAP, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Tracking System(s)

About Lonza

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.