Production Scheduler
Houston, TX
The actual location of this job is in Houston, Texas, USA. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get:
- An agile career and dynamic working culture.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace.
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.
What you will do:
Basic understanding of manufacturing planning concepts, production workflows, and capacity planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze data and generate reports.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing production priorities and business needs.
What we are looking for:
Bachelors Degree in in Biotechnology/Life Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering Technology or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
0–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or inventory coordination within a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, medical device, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP or production planning systems such as SAP, or similar enterprise software.
Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory management, and production scheduling principles.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and quality systems.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience supporting cross-functional planning activities involving Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Life Science, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience
- 0–3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or inventory coordination within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, medical device, or other cGMP-regulated manufacturing
- Experience using ERP or production planning systems such as SAP or similar enterprise software
- Familiarity with Material Requirements Planning, inventory management, and production scheduling principles
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulations, and quality systems
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience supporting cross-functional planning activities involving Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality
- Basic understanding of manufacturing planning concepts, production workflows, and capacity planning
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including data analysis and report generation
- Strong organizational, communication, analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, adaptability, and attention-to-detail skills
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
