Manufacturing Supervisor - Cell Therapy

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza in Houston, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for Cell Therapy. This onsite role leads frontline production teams on a 7 am–7 pm 12-hour rotating shift, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery under cGMP.

You will coordinate across functions, drive inspection readiness, and mentor a team of 6–12 direct reports with up to 20 dotted-line staff. The role emphasizes leadership, technical acumen, and continuous improvement in a regulated biopharma setting, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven leadership in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience in cell therapy or biopharma preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily cell therapy manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery to plan under cGMP conditions.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work for operators while providing real-time support and troubleshooting on the production floor.
• Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other support teams for on-time batch release and issue resolution.
• Own inspection readiness and compliance, including review/approval of batch records, logbooks, and SOPs.
• Coach, train, and develop a team of 6–12 direct reports (and up to 20 dotted-line reports).
• Demonstrate leadership in cGMP compliance, deviation management, and Lean/6S initiatives.
• Act as shift leadership coverage as needed during absences or vacations.

Skills

People leadership

cGMP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor – Cell Therapy

United States, Houston (Texas)

Location: Houston, Texas – Onsite

Shift: 7 am -7 pm – 12-hour rotating schedule.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor in Cell Therapy, you will lead frontline production teams and play a critical role in delivering high-quality, life‑saving therapies under cGMP conditions. This role offers the opportunity to combine people leadership, technical expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What You Will Get

A competitive compensation. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching plan
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off (PTO)

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What You Will Do

• Lead and direct daily cell therapy manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery to plan under cGMP conditions.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work for operators while providing real‑time support, troubleshooting, and decision‑making on the production floor.
• Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other support teams to ensure on‑time batch release and issue resolution.
• Own inspection readiness and compliance, including review and approval of batch records, logbooks, and SOPs to support right‑first‑time execution.
• Coach, train, and develop a team of 6–12 direct reports (and up to 20 dotted‑line reports), including performance management and career development.
• Demonstrate technical leadership in cGMP compliance, deviation initiation and closure, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 6S and Lean.
• Act as shift leadership coverage as needed, supporting run manager responsibilities during absences or vacations.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a regulated environment, preferably cGMP or biopharmaceutical production.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams in a shift‑based operation.
• Solid understanding of production process flow, batch documentation, and quality systems in a highly regulated setting.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, troubleshoot non‑routine issues, and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing (e.g., deviations, SOPs).
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience or interest in Lean, 6S, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

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.

Reference: R77947