Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Bioprocess

Lonza, Inc.•Vacaville, CA

44d•$95,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Supervisor will foster an environment founded on trust, accountability, and mutual respect and will provide active, visible leadership to maintain and enhance the company's position as a best-in-class, bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer. Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

Requirements

AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred.
Minimum 5-6 years of supervisory experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry preferred.
Proven track record of ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations in a large-scale cGMP manufacturing environment.
Proven success in leading cGMP-compliant operations through health authority inspections, with a background in aseptic and bioprocessing technologies preferred.
Shown ability to drive quality and productivity improvements through the use of Lean and other continuous improvement methods.
Ability to lead/guide/develop an operational staff team to achieve beneficial results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Manage shift budgets, financial performance, and productivity goals in alignment with department leadership
Promote a strong Safety Culture and ensure compliance with cGMP, Health Authority requirements, and Lonza quality systems
Lead continuous improvement initiatives through lean leadership, process optimization, equipment upgrades, and validation strategies
Oversee production planning, IPC analysis, and adherence to schedules to ensure timely output
Maintain equipment, premises, and infrastructure in optimal condition, coordinating repairs and technical upgrades as needed
Ensure staff are appropriately trained, qualified, and engaged, fostering accountability and a culture of improvement
Monitor deviations, implement sustainable corrective measures, and actively support inspection readiness and regulatory activities