Logistics Section Lead

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.

Did you know that we are the 1st biologics contract manufacturer in Singapore ? We offer you exposure to upcoming biotech and established pharmaceutical companies and to the manufacturing technology needed to produce mammalian treatments and cell therapies of tomorrow. Our global manufacturing network is recognized for its reliable, high-quality services, regulatory track record, global footprint, innovative technology platforms and extensive experience - we, in Singapore are proud to be part of this global network.

This role will lead the Cell Therapy Warehouse operations, in charge of the receiving, storing and delivering raw materials to the production floor, and manage the shipments of final product and samples. All of it following the GMPs and delivering accurate and efficient results.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Ensure that the warehouse and shipping areas are operated in a safe, cGMP manner at all times.
- Oversee daily area operations and ensure smooth workflow in terms of receipt, storage and shipment.
- Assist in the review of logistics SOP’s and create new ones as needed. Generation and/or approval of relevant change requests and deviations.
- Ensure that all inventory discrepancies are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
- Support QA, customer and regulatory audits (internal and external).
- Streamline area processes and work flows to increase area efficiency.
- Interact and maintain a good working relationship with other Lonza teams.
- Assign area task and duties to appropriate personnel.
- Ensure area personnel have adequate training in relation to their position.
- Define responsibilities of direct reports.
- Actively develop direct reports.
- Monitor area paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Identify gaps in processes and procedures.
- Ensure all outstanding paperwork is resolved in a timely manner. (Deviations, Work orders)
- Perform internal audits within area.
- Act as area representative for any project based implementations.
- Represent area in the absence of direct Supervisor/Manager.
- Ensure adherence to Departmental SOP’s.
- Promote cross functional training within the team.
- Any other duties as assigned by your Supervisor/Manager.

**Key requirements**:

- Degree / Diploma in SCM, Logistics or any relevant discipline.
- Working experience in directly related field of similar technology level (i.e. Inventory management systems / Quality systems) or GMP related background involving API’s.
- Good knowledge of warehouse operations and procedures.
- Supervisory or leadership experience.
- Familiar with SAP - WM module.
- Advanced understanding of computer systems (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Dangerous Goods regulation / IATA / Tradenet.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
- Proven ability to train and provide direction to others.
- Good decision making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good coordination skills and ability to work in a team.
- Ability to operate forklift and other warehouse equipment.
- Ability to train area personnel on area processes.
- The role requires employee to perform this role that requires to visually differentiate and identify colors and requirement is to have normal colour vision.

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.