Head of Manufacturing and Operations, Asset Head, 20k

Lonza•Portsmouth, NH

11h

About The Position

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. The Asset Head, 20k is responsible for directing the production of therapeutic proteins (API) under cGMP conditions overseeing a key business unit within the Portsmouth manufacturing site. The Asset Head is accountable for safety, quality, compliance, product delivery, employee engagement, and delivering on financial commitments. The Asset Head is directly responsible for the manufacturing department and leads a cross-functional organization, that is responsible for all operational performance of the asset (Engineering, Facilities, EHS, PM, QA, MSAT, QC, PPL). The incumbent develops and promotes the organization’s lean culture to drive operational performance and employee empowerment to meet our goals. Serving as an integral member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) the Asset Head is responsible for collaborating with other site leaders to establish and sponsor the site strategy and culture! Incumbent will be responsible for partnering with customers for delivering a safe and compliant operation both internally and externally, and delivering on customer needs. They must be able to operate cross-functionally for the overall success of the facility, customers and the business as a whole.

Requirements

Demonstrates effective leadership
Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, translate long term objectives into short term tactical plans and balance risk for overall plant and business success
Ability to work inter-departmentally and with customers
High level of suite specific operations and technical skills
Demonstrates role model EPS behaviors- eg 3 way communication, questioning attitude
Demonstrates role model safety behaviors
Demonstrates uncompromising standards for product quality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates ability for effective Planning, Organizing and Controlling competency
Demonstrates sound decision making, considering broad scope of factors
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form.
Able to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously
Exceptional leadership, interpersonal communication, negotiations, teamwork and management skills
Ability to optimally prioritize and direct tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential

Responsibilities

Single point of accountability with authority to implement activities and lead resources necessary for production plan achievement.
Lead the department, running safety, quality, compliance and efficient, product delivery, batch release, and financial execution.
Empowered to reach across functional areas and across phases of execution.
Participate in site strategy decisions as a part of the site leadership team for Portsmouth.
As a member of the site leadership team, lead cross-functionally with management, support departments, and customers to achieve site vision and strategy.
Ensure that the manufacturing facility is in a continuous state of readiness for production and GMP audits/inspections.
Supervise, train and mentor the manufacturing management team.
Build a high-performance team that emphasizes a lean manufacturing culture, accountability, open communication, people development and continuous improvement
As head of an Asset, must be able to lead through indirect reporting structure, or dotted-line, and influence to ensure the success of the business, and positive customer outcomes
Perform other duties as assigned