Production Team Leader

Geleen, Netherlands

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As a Production Team Leader, you lead a team of Biotech Associates in a GMP cleanroom environment, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing of advanced cell therapy products. You combine hands-on operational oversight with strong people leadership to deliver high-quality results that directly impact patients’ lives.

What you will get

• A key leadership role within an innovative GMP manufacturing environment.

• The opportunity to develop your people management and operational leadership skills.

• Close collaboration with QA, QC, MSAT and Supply Chain teams.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

What you will do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Biotech Associates in daily GMP manufacturing activities.

• Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet quality and delivery targets.

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, safety and documentation standards.

• Act as first escalation point for deviations, change controls and operational issues.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.

• Support training, qualification and performance development of team members.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution of manufacturing campaigns.

What we are looking for

• Experience in a regulated production environment such as biotech, pharma or food manufacturing.

• Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and team development.

• Strong understanding of GMP principles and operational discipline.

• Clear communicator who can motivate and align teams.

• Structured and solution-oriented mindset under time pressure.

• Willingness to work in a shift-based manufacturing environment.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

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.