Asset Management Lead - Plant Engineering

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.

For our site in Visp we are looking for a Senior Reliability & Asset Manager (m/f/d) for Plant Engineering Biologics. In this role you will ensure the reliability, efficiency and maintainability of equipment and systems within Biologics facilities. You will be analyzing performance data, developing and implementing reliability strategies, conducting failure analysis and improving maintenance processes to enhance overall plant reliability, efficiency and reduce downtime.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement reliability improvement plans

• Develop, monitor and update maintenance strategies and programs

• Ensure failure analysis and problem solving

• Optimize maintenance activities to ensure maximum equipment & system uptime and cost efficiency

• Support asset and budget management

• Responsible for training and development of engineering & maintenance teams on reliability standard processes and new procedures

• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations

Key requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical/Process Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Expert in Engineering, Maintenance in Biopharma/GMP environment

• Very good understanding of business and financial processes

• Professional communication externally and internally at higher levels; strong business understanding

• Structured, focused and well-organised working attitude

• Fluent German is required as well as good verbal and written English skills

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, ensuring a smooth transition to our welcoming community in Visp.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 .