Logistics Supervisor
Lonza
Summary
At Lonza, our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to help improve lives around the world. As a Logistics Supervisor, you will lead a critical team responsible for ensuring materials, samples, and finished products move safely, efficiently, and compliantly throughout our GMP manufacturing operation. Your leadership will directly support manufacturing success, customer satisfaction, and the delivery of therapies that make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven logistics leader to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and influence key logistics processes across Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Raw Material Sampling, Inventory Control, and Forward Pick Area operations.
Shift: Rotating 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) on an alternating 2-2-3 schedule.
What you will do
- Lead daily operations across Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Raw Material Sampling, Inventory Control, and Forward Pick Area functions
- Develop, coach, and train Logistics Specialists while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and disciplined execution
- Ensure all logistics activities are performed in compliance with GMP requirements, quality systems, SOPs, and site procedures
- Drive operational performance through KPI management, process monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain audit and inspection readiness while representing Logistics during customer audits and regulatory inspections
- Oversee inventory accuracy, material allocations, product shipments, material returns, and warehouse operations to support manufacturing schedules
- Review and improve processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure efficiency, compliance, and business value
What we are looking for
- Experience leading teams within logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, supply chain, or GMP-regulated environments
- Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehousing, and material handling operations
- Experience developing employees through coaching, training, and performance management
- Strong understanding of GMP requirements, quality systems, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
- Experience utilizing SAP or similar inventory and warehouse management systems
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering operational results
Requirements
- Experience leading teams within logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, supply chain, or GMP-regulated environments
- Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, warehousing, and material handling operations
- Experience developing employees through coaching, training, and performance management
- Strong understanding of GMP requirements, quality systems, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
- Experience utilizing SAP or similar inventory and warehouse management systems
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering operational results
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career growth opportunities
- Leadership development
- Dynamic working culture
- Compensation programs
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.