Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor (Nights - A 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!

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Biotech Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team on our night shift operations in the production of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions. This role works with our 2K bioreactor in the downstream process and is critical to ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of manufacturing processes in a cleanroom environment. The night shift operates from 7 PM - 7 AM on a rotational schedule: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Lead daily operations, assign tasks, and ensure adherence to production schedules. Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting across manufacturing activities.

• Compliance & Quality: Monitor team performance to ensure full compliance with GMP standards. Oversee documentation review (batch records, logbooks, SOPs) to support timely and error-free batch release.

• Team Leadership: Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, performance reviews, and career planning. Support hiring, onboarding, and training efforts.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep understanding of process flow and equipment. Initiate and resolve minor deviations, and coordinate cross-functional troubleshooting.

• Administrative Duties: Lead shift exchanges, attend meetings, manage communications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Draft and revise SOPs and other technical documents.

• Additional Duties: May be asked to cover for Manager during absences or vacations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; AS/BS in a science-related discipline preferred.

• Experience:

• Significant experience in manufacturing, preferably in a GMP cleanroom setting.

• Prior experience as a Manufacturing Associate/Technician Level III or supervisory role in biotech, biopharma, life sciences, or medical device industries is highly preferred.

• Downstream manufacturing experience is a plus.

Skills & Traits

• Strong decision-making and critical thinking abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Open to feedback and adaptable to changing business priorities.

• Proven ability to lead by example and champion a culture of accountability and growth.

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.