Senior Production Operator

DFS - Sr. Production Operator

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 dedicated 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.

Are you ready to lead a team to achieve flawless execution in a dynamic environment? Join Lonza as a Team Lead, Diagnostic Technician in Greenwood, SC, where you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations. This role is essential to our ongoing growth and success in delivering world-class life sciences solutions. Be part of an ambitious team determined to make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the cleaning of feed tanks, weighing and adding raw materials, mixing or blending materials, and transporting feed tanks to point of use.

• Operate and maintain the Capsule Filling machine and LEMS sealing machine, ensuring efficient and effective performance, including in-process sampling and quality checks.

• Manage order and size changes, involving the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of machinery.

• Conduct inspections for quality defects, operate the vacuum chamber for leak detection, and handle packaging and labeling of finished goods.

• Perform QA checks, raw material handling, and finished goods material handling.

• Safely handle and lead any hazardous waste generated during the process.

• Provide first-line mechanical and diagnostic support.

• Train colleagues in all three areas of Licaps-DFS manufacturing.

• Serve as a backup for other Licaps Operators and the Licaps Team Leader.

• Ensure attendance on plant site/office site as crucial and work weekends or holidays as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

• Proven manufacturing experience.

• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and closely with other operators with minimal supervision.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment, including knowledge of various tools such as wrenches, drivers, sockets, and pliers.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 lbs.

• Good verbal communication and teamwork skills.

• Intermediate computer/software knowledge.

• Demonstrated logistical thinking and troubleshooting ability.

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.