Nights Manufacturing Supervisor - Cell Therapy (Nights - A Shift)

Lonza; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for Cell Therapy in Portsmouth, NH. This role leads safe, compliant daily operations in a cGMP manufacturing suite, plans schedules, and coaches operators on an ongoing basis.

You will review batch records, support deviations, and drive continuous improvement within a night-shift environment. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in GMP/manufacturing and 1–4 years in supervision, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus experience in

Qualifications

• AS/BS degree in a science field; HS diploma with relevant experience may be considered.
• 5–10 years of experience in a GMP or manufacturing environment.
• 1–4 years of supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and support team members.
• Proven critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities for daily manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and uphold quality standards.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments and with automated or manual systems preferred.
• Ability to work in cleanrooms and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant daily operations in a manufacturing suite.
• Plan schedules and assign tasks to meet production goals.
• Review batch records and logbooks for clarity and accuracy.
• Coach and develop operators through ongoing feedback and training.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve obstacles.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues as they arise.
• Support deviations, SOP updates, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching capability

Problem solving

Quality focus

Attention to records

Cross-functional collaboration

Physical ability

Education

AS/BS degree in a science field

Tools

LIMS

Cleanroom equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor- Cell Therapy

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

Join a collaborative team where you’ll help manufacture life‑changing therapies. You’ll guide operations in a cGMP environment and contribute directly to delivering high‑quality products to patients and efficient production activities throughout the night schedule.

Shift Schedule:

• Shift: Rotational Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)




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




• Starting off: First 2-week orientation and training period is on the day shift




• Additional Pay: Nights and 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, compliant daily operations in a manufacturing suite.




• Plan schedules and assign tasks to meet production goals.




• Review batch records and logbooks for clarity and accuracy.




• Coach and develop operators through ongoing feedback and training.




• Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve obstacles.




• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues as they arise.




• Support deviations, SOP updates, and continuous improvement efforts.

What we are looking for:

• AS/BS degree in a science field; HS diploma with relevant experience may be considered.




• 5–10 years of experience in a GMP or manufacturing environment.




• 1–4 years of supervisory or team‑leading experience preferred.




• Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and support team members.




• Proven critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities for daily manufacturing challenges.




• Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and uphold quality standards.




• Experience working in cleanroom environments and with automated or manual systems preferred.




• Ability to work in cleanrooms and lift up to 50 lbs.

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.