Manufacturing Manager

Lonza • Portsmouth, NH

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Manager leads production of biologic therapies and drives operational excellence across a manufacturing organization. This onsite role is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and follows a Tuesday–Friday schedule from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM, with 10-hour shifts. The manager influences people and processes, leads cross-functional teams, addresses technical challenges, and supports delivery of therapies to patients.

At Lonza, the role contributes to manufacturing medicines of the future in a globally connected life sciences organization. Lonza describes its culture as inclusive and ethical, guided by Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity, and committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants.

Requirements

• Experience leading manufacturing operations in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated environment.
• Demonstrated success managing teams and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience leading investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple functional areas.
• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production execution.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Lead investigations and root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, MSAT, Scheduling, and other stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and manufacturing team members.
• Support regulatory inspections and maintain compliance with cGMP requirements and site standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Career growth opportunities within a global life sciences organization.
• Opportunities to lead and develop high-performing manufacturing teams.
• Exposure to complex biologics manufacturing operations and cutting-edge technologies.
• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager