Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor (Day Shift)

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 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!

As a Day Shift Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily production of therapeutic proteins (API) in a cGMP environment. This role is a combination of technical leadership and people management, requiring you to effectively plan, prepare, and execute the production schedule while leading, coaching, and developing a team of manufacturing operators. You will serve as the on-the-floor expert who owns team performance, drives strict safety and cGMP compliance, and makes critical decisions to ensure the timely release of quality product to our customers.

Schedule

Rotational: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeat)
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution: Lead and direct the safety, quality, and daily production operations for the assigned suite ("Deliver to Plan"). Plan and prepare for production runs, schedule tasks, and assign duties to operators to meet the production schedule and release timelines.

• Compliance & Quality Ownership: Set the example for safety and cGMP compliance for the team. Oversee all on-the-floor tasks, ensuring strict adherence to written procedures (SOPs), housekeeping, 6S standards, and the Daily Management System (DMS). Responsible for overall inspection readiness.

• Documentation & Release: Lead and oversee the on-time completion of document review (batch records, logbooks, SOPs) for completeness, clarity, and accuracy, supporting the on-time release of batches with minimal errors. Utilize strong technical writing abilities for deviation initiations and SOP creation.

• Troubleshooting & Process Expertise: Demonstrate expertise and technical leadership in cGMP compliance and an in-depth understanding of process flow. Coordinate activities across multiple departments to troubleshoot complex and non-routine equipment events, and effectively initiate, assess, and close low-minor deviations.

• Team Development & Mentorship: Coach, teach, train, and develop team members through 1:1 meetings, performance review and management, and career planning. Support all aspects of staff management, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, and ensuring the team maintains training readiness.

• Operational Management: Lead administrative tasks, including shift exchange, assigning duties, attending meetings, and participating in continuous improvement projects. May be asked to assume responsibilities for covering Manager's absences/vacations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an AS/BS degree in a science-related discipline is preferred.

• Significant experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting is required, with a strong preference for experience in a cleanroom environment.

• Prior supervisory experience in the bio-pharm, biotech, life science, or medical device industries is highly preferred.

• Proven logic and decision-making abilities and strong critical thinking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to adapt to changing business priorities and actively seek out feedback for continuous improvement.

This is your opportunity to be part of a driven team where you can truly influence and advance your career. We uphold the highest standards to deliver outstanding results and are seeking individuals who resonate with our dedication to excellence!

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.