Manufacturing Supervisor - Cell Therapy

Lonza•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Supervisor in Cell Therapy, you will lead frontline production teams and play a critical role in delivering high-quality, life‑saving therapies under cGMP conditions. This role offers the opportunity to combine people leadership, technical expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a regulated environment, preferably cGMP or biopharmaceutical production.
Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams in a shift-based operation.
Solid understanding of production process flow, batch documentation, and quality systems in a highly regulated setting.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, troubleshoot non-routine issues, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing (e.g., deviations, SOPs).

Nice To Haves

A continuous improvement mindset, with experience or interest in Lean, 6S, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct daily cell therapy manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery to plan under cGMP conditions.
Plan, schedule, and assign work for operators while providing real-time support, troubleshooting, and decision-making on the production floor.
Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other support teams to ensure on-time batch release and issue resolution.
Own inspection readiness and compliance, including review and approval of batch records, logbooks, and SOPs to support right-first-time execution.
Coach, train, and develop a team of 6–12 direct reports (and up to 20 dotted-line reports), including performance management and career development.
Demonstrate technical leadership in cGMP compliance, deviation initiation and closure, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 6S and Lean.
Act as shift leadership coverage as needed, supporting run manager responsibilities during absences or vacations.