Section Manager, Logistics

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.

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.

We are hiring for a Section Manager, Logistics & Warehouses, to lead all aspects of daily area operations and ensure smooth workflow in terms of receipt, storage and shipment, manage and own the improvement initiatives in the department.

Duties and key responsibilities:

- Ensure that the warehouse and shipping areas are operated in a safe, cGMP manner at all times
- Assist in the review of logistics SOP’s and build 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
- Perform design review of warehouse processes, required infrastructure, warehouse layout review based on MPS(Manufacturing production schedule).
- Own the onboarding of new customers by mapping their requirements, shipping process and generation of relevant change requests.
- Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expect) and complete the logistics assessment in track wise for change requests raised by other departments.
- Maintain performance metrics and analyze data to assess results and make improvements.
- Own the investigation for deviations (if any) and ensure the deviation write up accurately covers all aspects of the deviation.
- Monitor area paperwork for accuracy and compliance

**Requirements**:

- Degree or Diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant Science field
- People management experience in team based management
- Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company systems
- Problem solving skills and able to prioritise daily task accordingly
- Understanding of cGMP regulations

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.