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Production Team Lead
locationGeleen

clockFulltime

work regimesTemporary with possibility permanent

function LevelDay job, Early shift, Late shift, Night shift, Weekend job, 2-shifts, 3-shifts, 4-shifts, 5-shifts

payment€ 50250/per jaar - € 70350/per jaar
Work schedule Day job, Early shift, Late shift, Night shift, Weekend job, 2-shifts, 3-shifts, 4-shifts, 5-shifts
Contract type Temporary with possibility permanent

Introduction

Are you an experienced team leader with a background in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment?
 Do you thrive in a fast-paced production setting where quality, safety, and teamwork are paramount?

Join Lonza in Geleen and play a critical role in delivering life-changing cell and gene therapies to patients worldwide.
As a Production Team Lead, you will combine strong people leadership with operational excellence, ensuring manufacturing processes run safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Who are we looking for?

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people and delivering results in a complex manufacturing environment.

Requirements:

  • Experience leading teams within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Strong understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and quality standards
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make decisions in a dynamic production environment
  • Experience with investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and manufacturing documentation is an advantage
  • Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Willingness to work in a 24/7 rotating shift schedule
What do we offer you?

What Lonza Offers
At Lonza, you'll join a global organization that is helping shape the future of healthcare.

We offer:

  • Attractive shift allowance and benefits package
  • Career development and leadership growth opportunities
  • A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment
  • Salary between €4187,50 -€ 5862,50- per month
  • The chance to contribute to therapies that improve and save lives worldwide
  • We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.
  • Directly contract for 7 months at Lonza
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salary
Gross salary € 50250/per jaar - € 70350/per jaar
Job description

What You'll Be Doing:
As Production Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 15 Biotech Associates within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. 
You will work closely with fellow team leaders and production management to ensure uninterrupted production operations.

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, providing leadership across day, evening and night shifts.
You will lead a team of approximately 15 Biotech Associates and work alongside another Production Team Lead, who manages an additional team of 15 colleagues on each shift, ensuring continuous manufacturing operations.

Your responsibilities include:

  •   Leading, coaching, and developing your team to achieve production goals
  •  Ensuring manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
  •    Driving GMP compliance and promoting a strong quality and safety culture
  •      Managing manufacturing documentation, investigations, deviations, and batch closure activities
  •    Collaborating with departments such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Manufacturing Compliance
  •    Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency
  •    Supporting employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth

 

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