Lynx, Phase II Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor – 2K Asset Expansion

Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA.

Schedule: Initially Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Will shift to standard A or B , 12 hour, rotating schedule, once commissioning commences.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to join our production team in Portsmouth, NH, as a Manufacturing Supervisor for our expanding 2K asset. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to build, onboard, and lead a brand-new manufacturing team from the ground up. Initially overseeing 4 direct reports during the preparatory phase, you will guide your team through the expansion, ultimately scaling to lead a team of 8–10 associates once operational water runs and routine cGMP campaigns begin.

What will you get?

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Team-Building Blueprint: Play a foundational role in hiring, shaping, and establishing a completely new manufacturing squad for the expanding 2K asset.

• Phased Onboarding Window: Enjoy a standard Monday–Friday schedule during the initial setup phases before transitioning to stable shift operations.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as PTO and more

• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you’ll do:

• People Leadership & Scaling: Directly supervise, coach, and develop an initial team of 4 direct reports, successfully scaling the squad to 8–10 associates as the 2K asset expansion becomes fully operational.

• Onboarding & Team Culture: Own the onboarding, cGMP training, and qualifications for your new team, fostering a positive, safe, and highly collaborative floor culture.

• Operational Readiness: Lead the preparatory activities for the asset expansion, ensuring equipment, suite readiness, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are aligned ahead of water runs.

• Campaign Execution: Oversee the safe and compliant execution of cGMP manufacturing runs, ensuring total adherence to batch records, validation protocols, and data integrity standards.

• Shift Exchange & Coordination: Manage shift transitions, resource allocation, and daily manufacturing schedules to maintain seamless project continuity and asset efficiency.

• Deviation & Quality Ownership: Recognize, investigate, and escalate process deviations, participating in root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as the primary point of contact for your shift, collaborating closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, and MSAT to achieve site production goals.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: 3–5+ years of experience in cGMP biological manufacturing (large-scale mammalian or microbial assets preferred), with previous experience in a step-up, lead, or supervisory capacity.

• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of mentoring junior staff, driving accountability, and managing team dynamics, with a strong passion for developing people.

• Technical Aptitude: Deep familiarity with core biomanufacturing equipment, automated control systems (such as DeltaV), electronic batch records, and standard cleanroom flows.

• Adaptability: Flexibility to manage a phased schedule transition (from Monday–Friday to rotating shift work) and navigate the shifting priorities of an active asset expansion.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a science or engineering discipline is preferred.

• Compliance Mindset: Strong operational alignment with EHS objectives, strict adherence to SOPs, and an uncompromising commitment to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.