Production Planner (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.

In this role you will play a key role in shaping and continuously improving the short‑term production plans of our aseptic fill & finish lines, ensuring schedules are accurate, achievable, and clearly communicated. Working at the center of Operations, Quality, MSAT, and Engineering, this role drives smooth execution by coordinating people, materials, and resources for one of our production lines. With fast-paced growth, cutting‑edge projects, and strong development opportunities, this is a chance to learn from experienced teams and make a real impact. Check out Your Career in Drug Product Services at Lonza

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:

• Create, monitor, and maintain short‑term production schedules, ensuring visibility and smooth execution across all relevant departments.

• Integrate cross‑functional input to build realistic, constraint‑aware plans while continuously optimizing sequencing and resource utilization.

• Update schedules promptly based on new information, maintain accurate planning parameters in the system, and support data-driven performance improvements.

• Review operational documents to determine material and personnel needs, ensure timely material availability, and uphold high-quality planning master data.

• Lead the weekly operations meeting by preparing, moderating, and summarizing discussions to deliver an aligned, cross-functional 12‑week plan and performance review.

What we are looking for:

• Educational Background in Supply Chain with proven production planning experience.

• Strong working knowledge of SAP Production Planning (PP) and structured, organized communication skills.

• Pharma and GMP experience are strong advantages.

• Experience with OMP or other advanced production planning tools is a plus.

• Fluency in German as well as fluency in English to collaborate effectively with shopfloor Operators and cross‑functional teams.

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.