Associate Director Manufacturing

Job Title

Associate Director – Manufacturing

Job location

Dharuhera, Haryana

Intro Summary of the Role 

As Associate Director Manufacturing, you will lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with quality standards. This role focuses on driving process improvements, cost optimization, and team development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives

What You Will Get

Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing function. Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborative environment with leadership visibility.

What You Will Do

Oversee complete manufacturing operations from raw material to finished product. Lead and develop high-performing teams across production divisions. Drive cost control, process optimization, and compliance with GMP and ISO standards. Implement continuous improvement initiatives and new technologies. Ensure achievement of KPIs like Yield, OEE, and GUR

What We Are Looking For

Strong leadership and decision-making skills. Ability to manage complex manufacturing operations. Expertise in Lean/Six Sigma and process improvement. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Education: Required: B.Tech/B.E. in Production/Industrial/Mechanical. Preferred: Post Graduation in Engineering or Management Experience:  Minimum 10 years in food/manufacturing at senior level. Skills: Strategic thinking and organizational skills. Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams. Strong communication and adaptability Languages: English, Hindi (Business Fluent). Certifications: Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

Lonza’s Capsules & Health Ingredients business is the trusted partner for innovative products, including capsules and health ingredients, customization services and end-to-end dosage form solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies