Head Warehouse & Logistics (m/f/d) 80-100%

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

As Head of Warehouse & Logistics, you will lead warehouse and logistics operations while playing a key role in establishing Swissmedic‑licensed, future‑ready logistics processes for our new buildings as part of our growth project. This is a unique opportunity to shape new processes, lead a growing team, and contribute to SAP EWM integration in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Become part of our Drug Product Services team!

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 Stein: https://bit.ly/42DlBDk 

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a team of Logistics Experts and Logistics operators 

• Supervise the SAP-EWM implementation at the local Site 

• Represent the existing warehouse facility during regulatory inspections and customer audits, and actively participates in customer visits and presentations.

• Oversee all warehousing and material management activities, including receiving, 

• issuing, storage, handling (disposition, consumption, and process order bookings), allocation of direct materials to support manufacturing, and material scrapping.

• Drive the optimization of warehouse processes to ensure compliant storage, transportation, and distribution, with a focus on time and cost efficiency.

• Ensure effective communication between management, stakeholders and Global Engineering 

• Be responsible for operative takeover of the warehouse (incl. Automated HighBay Warehouse), Drive Swiss Medic readiness preparation and represent operations with SME’s during the audit. Be accountable for preparation of all relevant procedures (SOP’s) and ensuring training of staff. 

What we are looking for:

• Solid work experience in a highly regulated (preferably pharmaceutical, GMP controlled) environment with proven direct line leadership experience

• Solid experience in logistics and particularly warehousing processes (preferably at a manufacturing site)

• Experience with SAP EWM

• Fluency in German as well as fluency in English

• Technical or University education in logistics preferred

• You are looking for a chance to shape new processes and your exceptional prioritization skills allow you to flourish in a highly dynamic environment.

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.