Logistics Operations Lead BioLOG - 80-100% (m/f/d)

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

The Logistics Operation Lead BioLOG, together with the team leads, is responsible for the daily management and monitoring of operational processes at the BioLOG logistics center in compliance with all GMP and GDP requirements. He ensures the smooth, safe, and quality-compliant handling of all logistics processes from goods receipt to storage and picking to shipping. In doing so, he acts as the central interface between the operational team, quality, planning, engineering, EHS, and logistics management. He also oversees audits and inspections and costs in his area of responsibility.

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What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

As a Logistics Operations Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across inbound & sampling, production supply, outbound logistics, systems and infrastructure. Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing your team through training, coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Managing resource planning, absence management, and employee development to ensure operational flexibility.

• Coordinating all logistical tasks between customers and internal stakeholders.

• Overseeing the accurate receipt, booking, sampling, and storage of goods.

• Ensuring timely material supply to production, managing material flows, stock control, and SAP EWM transactional data.

• Maintaining smooth material and information flow between external warehouses, internal logistics, and production.

• Guaranteeing on-time, GDP-compliant customer order shipments, including picking, packing, and shipping documentation.

• Collaborating closely with customer service, shipping planning, and supply chain teams.

• Managing freight forwarding activities for the Visp plant.

• Driving process optimization through regular Kaizen meetings and implementing efficiency improvements.

What we are looking for:

• A European Logistics Degree (nice to have).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a multinational pharmaceutical environment.

• LBMS Green Belt certification.

• Strong project and program management skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., BI solutions).

• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.

• Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken.

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.