Fermentation Plant Lead

Lonza, Inc.; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Slough is seeking an experienced Fermentation Plant Lead to manage fermentation processes and lead high-performing teams. This day shift role requires hands-on experience in mammalian cell fermentation, a strong understanding of GMP standards, and demonstrated management skills. The candidate will help optimize operations, troubleshoot issues, and foster a positive work environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary with shift premium

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing supervisory or management role.
• Flexibility to work on a shift pattern, including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize processes, plan plant activities, and ensure safety.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct regular tours of fermentation areas to maintain standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support team development.

Skills

Hands-on experience in mammalian cell fermentation

Strong understanding of current GMP standards

Demonstrated line management experience

Ability to motivate and develop teams

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fermentation Plant Lead to join our dynamic pharmaceutical manufacturing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our fermentation processes. This position is a day shift role and will involve working on a 12 hour (6am-6pm) rotational (4 on 4 off) shift basis which includes non-negotiable weekend working., Proven experience in a manufacturing supervisory or management role, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize new and existing processes, plan plant activities, and ensure all operations run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with defined procedures and deliverables.
• Proactively troubleshoot operational issues, collaborating within the department and across functions to implement timely and effective solutions.
• Conduct regular tours of all fermentation areas to ensure proper organization, process control, and high housekeeping standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through investigation, identification, and implementation of preventative actions to enhance team and process performance.
• Foster a positive learning environment by coaching, mentoring, and supporting direct reports to develop both individual and team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mammalian cell fermentation.
• Strong understanding and experience of current GMP standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated line management experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead teams effectively.
• Flexibility to work on a shift pattern, including alternate weekends.

About Lonza

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of., Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

Equal Opportunity

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• A collaborative and supportive work environment focused on growth and development.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Competitive salary with shift premium and benefits package.

The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.