QC Direct Materials Senior Supervisor

Lonza•Vacaville, CA

39d•$105,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The QC Direct Materials Senior Supervisor is responsible to establish, modify, implement and enforce Quality Control policies, procedures, specifications and testing methods consistent with cGMP, regulations, appropriate compendium, and Lonza standards, policies, plans, objectives and procedures. Ensure calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and systems. Lead/coach direct reports to help maintain a state of cGMP compliance with a focus on people development. Supervises the daily operational activities of a QC Direct Materials team. Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion. Solves problems using past practice and precedent. Solves problems with limited guidance

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a degree in relevant scientific discipline or pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry, is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years cGMP experience plus a minimum of 2 years leadership experience.
Equivalency in experience and education will be considered for role and level.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to organize and present information both formally and informally.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in analytical or biological test procedures.
Routinely exercises sound judgment, reasoning and problem solving.
A true team player who builds effective relationships and can influence colleagues throughout all levels of the organization.
Familiarity with problem-solving tools or LEAN processes to help identify and act on opportunities for site-wide efficiency.

Responsibilities

Engage in proactive measures to promote a positive safety culture while ensuring all applicable Safety, Health and Environment requirements are fulfilled in alignment with corporate policy and local legal requirements.
Cultivate a high-motivation environment as a visible change agent, inspiring teams to achieve immediate and long-term goals through effective communication.
Drive cross-functional planning and strategic decision-making as a key member of the Quality Site Leadership team to ensure network alignment.
Oversee the function's financial performance and budget while strategically allocating resources to resolve complex site and manufacturing issues.
Embed Lean principles and the Lonza Agile methodology into the organizational fabric to foster experimentation and a continuous improvement mindset.
Maintain a constant state of inspection readiness and ensure strict staff compliance with cGMPs, Health Authorities, and regulatory requirements.
Prioritize team development and training to ensure staff are proficient in business processes and empowered to flow talent to the most critical work.