Department Lead - Packaging
Lonza
Summary
Join Lonza’s Tampa site as a Department Lead in Packaging, where you’ll help drive safe, compliant, and efficient packaging operations that support our mission of improving patients’ lives. This role offers the opportunity to lead operators, support continuous improvement, and play a key part in a high-impact manufacturing environment.
Job description
What you will do
- Lead Packaging operations, ensuring batch record execution and documentation meets cGMP standards.
- Support Manufacturing, QA, Warehouse, and Facilities teams to ensure alignment with FDA and company requirements.
- Oversee and coordinate cleaning and sanitization of primary and secondary packaging rooms and equipment.
- Assign and direct staff to production rooms to ensure smooth operations and address packaging-related blocking issues.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment and help set up automated machinery for packaging processes.
- Reconcile and move materials between packaging areas and the warehouse.
- Train Operators and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with SQDC goals.
What we are looking for
- 4+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing, packaging, or GMP-regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and documentation practices.
- Ability to lead others, troubleshoot equipment, and support cross-functional operations.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively on a 12hr night shift schedule.
- Experience with automated packaging equipment is a plus.
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant experience within a manufacturing, packaging, or GMP-regulated environment.
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and documentation practices.
- Ability to lead others, troubleshoot equipment, and support cross-functional operations.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively on a 12hr night shift schedule.
- Experience with automated packaging equipment is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Compensation Programs
- Agile Career Culture
- Inclusive Workplace
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.