Group Leader Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a shift team, ensuring production safety, quality, and adherence to production plans.
• Act as a line manager for operators, holding personnel responsibility and assigning tasks based on employee expertise.
• Prepare manufacturing campaigns by managing raw materials in SAP and ensuring availability.
• Monitor production rooms, apparatus, and equipment for safety and GMP compliance.
• Oversee and document the manufacturing process in cleanrooms and laboratories, including the use of lyophilizers.
• Make critical decisions regarding production flow based on in-process controls and analytical data.
• Ensure accurate batch documentation, digital records, and logbook entries.
• Drive continuous improvement of production facilities, workflows, and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Completed training as a Chemikant, Pharmakant, Chemical/Pharmaceutical Technologist, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards and process documentation.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments and handling highly active substances.
• Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to lead and motivate people.
• Highly organized with a structured way of working.
• Fluency in German (written and spoken).
• Availability to work in a shift system (early, late, and night shifts).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training in the chemical or pharmaceutical field (e.g., Industriemeister, Technician, or similar).
• Previous experience in personnel leadership.
• Experience with the commissioning of new plants and processes.

Benefits

• Dynamic and rapidly growing work environment with internal development opportunities.
• Employee support through numerous internal and external training programs.
• Bachem AG covers 60% of pension fund contributions, with options for supplementary provision.
• Access to various free sports activities on the Bachem Campus.

About the Company

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. We provide products for research, clinical development, and commercial use to pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide. Headquartered in Switzerland with global locations, Bachem leverages over 50 years of industry expertise.