Manufacturing Supervisor
Lonza
Summary
At Lonza, our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to help improve lives around the world. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for producing therapeutic proteins in a highly regulated cGMP environment. Your leadership will help ensure safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operations while supporting the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, driving operational excellence, and solving complex challenges in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. You'll play a key role in production planning, team development, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, MSAT, Scheduling, and other support functions.
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 manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time execution of the production schedule
- Coach, train, and develop operators through performance management, career planning, and ongoing development activities
- Monitor manufacturing activities to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, quality systems, SOPs, and safety standards
- Review batch records, logbooks, and production documentation to support timely batch release with minimal errors
- Coordinate activities across multiple departments to troubleshoot equipment and process-related issues
- Support recruiting, onboarding, staffing, and workforce planning activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining inspection readiness and operational excellence
What we are looking for
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline, or a high school diploma/equivalent with relevant experience
- Manufacturing experience in a cGMP-regulated environment
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of quality systems, GMP compliance, and manufacturing operations
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Experience leading employees through training, coaching, and performance development
- Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment
Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline, or a high school diploma/equivalent with relevant experience
- Manufacturing experience in a cGMP-regulated environment
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of quality systems, GMP compliance, and manufacturing operations
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Experience leading employees through training, coaching, and performance development
- Ability to work cross-functionally and effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career growth opportunities
- Leadership development
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.