Manufacturing Shift Leader

Lonza; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shift Leader to drive excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. This role involves fostering a culture of safety and compliance while leading a team to optimize manufacturing output. You will be responsible for ensuring cGMP compliance, managing budgets, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will collaborate with various departments to enhance operations and meet production goals. Join a company that values ethical achievement and offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, making a positive impact in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of supervisory experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
• Proven track record in cGMP manufacturing and health authority inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing shift to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Continuously improve manufacturing procedures and equipment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Lean Manufacturing

cGMP Compliance

Problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences

Engineering

Job description

Job description:

Shift hours: 6:30pm-7:30am

Shift Model: 3-4-3

The shift leader will foster an environment founded on trust, accountability, and mutual respect, providing active, visible leadership to maintain and enhance the company's position as a best-in-class biopharmaceutical manufacturer.

Key responsibilities:

• Accountable for the established budget and financial performance of the manufacturing shift in coordination with the Department Head.
• Proactively promote a positive safety culture and cGMP operating principles while optimizing manufacturing output and labor efficiency.
• Embody lean leadership principles and foster a continuous improvement approach.
• Ensure manufacturing of quality products according to health authority requirements and Lonza quality systems.
• Continuously improve manufacturing procedures and related equipment in collaboration with MSAT, Facilities and Engineering, and Quality.
• Participate in developing manufacturing, productivity, and financial goals, leading operations to meet all site objectives.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and inspection readiness at all times, actively supporting inspection activities.
• Maintain the condition of all equipment, premises, and infrastructure. Identify and coordinate repairs, maintenance, or rework within respective competencies, collaborating with Facilities, Engineering, and MSAT groups.
• Operate within the validated state of processes and equipment.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and qualified for their activities.
• Support production planning and ensure conformance with schedules.
• Responsible for IPC analysis and ensuring smooth production without delays.
• Develop operating procedures and equipment in line with pharmaceutical technology advancements, aiming for quality or production improvements or GMP compliance.
• Define and refine validation strategies, investigations, and technical transfers.
• Monitor deviations continuously, implementing measures to reduce them and promoting proactive problem prevention.

Key requirements:

• AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5-6 years of supervisory experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industries preferred.
• Proven track record in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations in a large-scale cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cGMP operations through health authority inspections, with a background in aseptic and bioprocessing technologies preferred.
• Ability to drive quality and productivity improvements using Lean and other continuous improvement methods.
• Leadership skills to guide and develop operational staff in a dynamic environment.

At Lonza, our products and services positively impact millions daily. We value ethical achievement, respect our people and environment, and emphasize the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. We offer competitive compensation, including a salary range of $85,000 to $135,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, 401k, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and more. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.