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Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

Shift Lead

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeHolzkirchen, Germany

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training of at least three years, preferably in a pharmaceutical-technical or technical field, or an equivalent qualification.
  • At least two to three years of professional experience in pharmaceutical production or a comparable quality-oriented production environment.
  • Good knowledge of relevant Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, compliance requirements, and safety regulations.
  • Very good German and good English, spoken and written.
  • Proficiency with standard computer applications.
  • Willingness to work a three-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Lead shift employees disciplinarily and plan staffing according to operational needs.
  • Ensure structured shift handovers and reliable information flow.
  • Moderate daily tier meetings and manage priorities, deviations, and escalations.
  • Improve Overall Asset Effectiveness through systematic loss analysis and targeted technical and organizational measures.
  • Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other functions to ensure stable production operations.
  • Ensure equipment availability, material supply, and compliance with critical process parameters.
  • Qualify and develop employees through structured onboarding, training, feedback, and coaching.
  • Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice, health, safety, and environmental, and compliance requirements, including proper documentation, and support the handling of deviations.
  • Ensure proper handling and storage of narcotics.
  • Achieve timely production and complete documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Improve Overall Asset Effectiveness and equipment availability sustainably.
  • Maintain structured shift handovers, effective tier processes, and traceable escalation of relevant deviations.
  • Ensure the team works safely, in compliance with quality requirements, and productively.
  • Ensure sustainable employee qualification and development.
  • Collaborate effectively with relevant functions and consistently implement agreed improvement measures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Initial leadership experience is an advantage.

About the Company

Sandoz

Leader in generic and biosimilar medicines

What does the company do? Sandoz is a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, with a broad portfolio of about 1,300 products that address diseases from the common cold to cancer. How does its product work? The medicines are off-patent (generics) or biosimilars that match the reference brands in safety, quality, and efficacy, offering affordable treatment options to patients and helping healthcare systems save money while expanding access. How is it different from competitors? Sandoz emphasizes scale, a long heritage dating back to 1886, and a sizeable global workforce dedicated to broadening patient access, aiming for large social impact and substantial healthcare savings. Its leadership in biosimilars and the breadth of its portfolio set it apart in the market. What is the company's goal? To pioneer access for patients by making high-quality medicines more affordable and widely available worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1886

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