Nights Manufacturing Supervisor - Cell Therapy (Nights - A Shift)
Lonza · Portsmouth, NH
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Lonza (pharma & life sciences) in Portsmouth, NH. 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.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live manufacturing postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 76%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 65%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 47%
- CNC 24%
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This plant: Lonza in Portsmouth
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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.
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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 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.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.