Plant Engineering Supervisor

Plant Engineering Supervisor

Location: 100% on-site. Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

The Plant Engineering Supervisor role supports ongoing Lonza operations by providing technical leadership as it relates to manufacturing and process systems. The role acts as a technical resource to operations customers to ensure that equipment and facilities are designed, operated, and maintained to meet production needs. Responsibilities of the role include implementation of engineering projects to support manufacturing requirements and direct day-to-day oversight of plant engineers within an engineering team.

What you will get:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.

• Commitment to employee well-being and safety.

• Inclusive workplace culture.

• Recognition and reward for your contributions.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Equipment & Process Troubleshooting: Act as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to resolve major breakdowns, conduct technical data analyses, and support technology transfers.

• Team Supervision & Contractor Management: Assign and prioritize work for direct reports (4-7 engineers), conduct performance reviews, guide technical challenges, and manage engineering contractors.

• Project & Commissioning Leadership: Plan and lead complex equipment/process improvements, and execute commissioning protocols (e.g., IQ/OQ, CIP/SIP). [1]

• Quality & Deviation Management: Participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and deviation investigations, perform engineering reviews for deviations, and execute Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) tasks.

• Change Control Oversight: Author and assess change requests and perform lot assessments required to support successful process changes and lot release.

• Documentation & Review: Initiate Engineering Document Change Requests (EDCRs) and author/review commissioning protocols, batch records, and SOPs resulting from CAPA initiatives.

• Training & Compliance: Stay current on all regulatory and departmental training requirements (e.g., ComplianceWire, SAP Learning Portal) and act as a qualified departmental trainer.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline is required with 5-10 years of biotech industry experience.

• A good understanding of design principles and standards within manufacturing facilities.

• Ability to handle multiple projects (3-5) simultaneously.

• Ability to effectively communicate via writing and oral communication at all levels to both internal and external customers.

• Ability to work effectively with internal and external teams or those outside formal line of authority (e.g. peers, senior managers) to accomplish project goals.

• Able to shift priorities based on company needs and able to multitask on multiple projects.

• The capacity to motivate and encourage others in the achievement of specific objectives.

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.