Manufacturing Supervisor (Days - A Shift)

Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire (On-site)
 

You will lead a manufacturing team producing therapeutic proteins in a cGMP environment at our Portsmouth, NH site. In this on-site role, you will coach operators, ensure quality and safety, and deliver production results that support life‑changing medicines.

Schedule:

• Shift: Rotational Day Shift (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM)

• Pattern: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (repeating cycle)

• Weekend shifts include additional pay.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Our full list of global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits 
   

What you will do:

• Lead safe, high‑quality daily manufacturing operations in your assigned production suite.

• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet production schedules on time.

• Coach and support team members to ensure full compliance with GMP and quality systems.

• Review batch records and logbooks for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

• Train, develop, and provide performance feedback to operators through regular coaching.

• Support documentation activities, including deviations, SOPs, and technical writing.

• Promote housekeeping, 6S, daily management practices, and continuous improvement.
   

What we are looking for:

• AS or BS degree in a science‑related field; a high school diploma with relevant experience will be considered.

• Manufacturing experience in a GMP environment preferred.

• Previous people‑leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience in biological manufacturing or cleanroom operations preferred.

• Familiarity with electronic batch records and technical documentation.

• Ability to work a day‑shift rotating schedule from 6:30am–6:30pm, following a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off repeating pattern.
   

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.