Administrative Assistant, Manufacturing

Manufacturing Administrative Assistant

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 Manufacturing Administrative Assistant at Lonza AG, you will engage in a role that is crucial for the flawless operation of our Greenwood, SC manufacturing site. You will have the outstanding opportunity to support our world-class manufacturing team by ensuring all operational data is thoroughly organized and presented. This role is perfect for someone who is ambitious, diligent, and passionate about making a significant impact through administrative excellence.

• Build and maintain various databases to track downtime, scrap, production yields, changeovers, gel usage, and HCM operating time for the Lonza Greenwood operations groups. Report information to other Lonza global affiliates in an appropriate and accurate format.
• Generate and maintain monthly colleague and equipment performance data.
• Ensure effective communication throughout Operational departments by crafting and distributing Weekly Highlights.
• Purchase, provide, and maintain inventory of office supplies for operational groups and departments.
• Enter all purchase and service-related requisitions for the operations teams and provide reports for account tracking and budget reviews.
• Track all received goods for the group to ensure vendors are paid accurately and promptly.
• Monitor monthly company uniform service invoices to ensure charges are accurate.
• Enter purchase requisitions for other departments as requested.
• Process packages for shipment through logistics shipping websites, including international packages requiring export documents for customs clearance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Strong computer skills and software knowledge.
• Proven verbal communication skills and a collaborative team spirit.
• Willingness and capability to work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• On-site attendance is considered a necessary requirement.

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.