Lonza
QC Direct Materials Senior Supervisor
Location: Vacaville, California
The QC Direct Materials Senior Supervisor is responsible to establish, modify, implement and enforce Quality Control policies, procedures, specifications and testing methods consistent with cGMP, regulations, appropriate compendium, and Lonza standards, policies, plans, objectives and procedures. Ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and systems. Lead/coach direct reports to help maintain a state of cGMP compliance with a focus on people development. Supervises the daily operational activities of a QC Direct Materials team. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion. Solves problems using past practice and precedent. Solves problems with limited guidance
What you will get
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $105,000 to $167,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid Time Off
What you will do
Engage in proactive measures to promote a positive safety culture while ensuring all applicable Safety, Health and Environment requirements are fulfilled in alignment with corporate policy and local legal requirements.
Cultivate a high-motivation environment as a visible change agent, inspiring teams to achieve immediate and long-term goals through effective communication.
Drive cross-functional planning and strategic decision-making as a key member of the Quality Site Leadership team to ensure network alignment.
Oversee the function's financial performance and budget while strategically allocating resources to resolve complex site and manufacturing issues.
Embed Lean principles and the Lonza Agile methodology into the organizational fabric to foster experimentation and a continuous improvement mindset.
Maintain a constant state of inspection readiness and ensure strict staff compliance with cGMPs, Health Authorities, and regulatory requirements.
Prioritize team development and training to ensure staff are proficient in business processes and empowered to flow talent to the most critical work.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree with a degree in relevant scientific discipline or pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years cGMP experience plus a minimum of 2 years leadership experience. Equivalency in experience and education will be considered for role and level.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to organize and present information both formally and informally.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in analytical or biological test procedures.
- Routinely exercises sound judgment, reasoning and problem solving.
- A true team player who builds effective relationships and can influence colleagues throughout all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with problem-solving tools or LEAN processes to help identify and act on opportunities for site-wide efficiency.
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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.