Lonza

Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Bioprocess

US - Vacaville, CA Full time

Location: Vacaville, California (On-site)

Senior Supervisor will foster an environment founded on trust, accountability, and mutual respect and will provide active, visible leadership to maintain and enhance the company's position as a best-in-class, bio-pharmaceutical manufacturer. 

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $95,000 to $153,000. 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

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

Shift hours: Back Nights; 7X12 hour  shift, 18:00-06:30

What you will do

  • Manage shift budgets, financial performance, and productivity goals in alignment with department leadership

  • Promote a strong Safety Culture and ensure compliance with cGMP, Health Authority requirements, and Lonza quality systems

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives through lean leadership, process optimization, equipment upgrades, and validation strategies

  • Oversee production planning, IPC analysis, and adherence to schedules to ensure timely output

  • Maintain equipment, premises, and infrastructure in optimal condition, coordinating repairs and technical upgrades as needed

  • Ensure staff are appropriately trained, qualified, and engaged, fostering accountability and a culture of improvement

  • Monitor deviations, implement sustainable corrective measures, and actively support inspection readiness and regulatory activities

What we are looking for

  • AS/BS/BA in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering preferred. 

  • Minimum 5-6 years of supervisory experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or related industry preferred. 

  • Proven track record of ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations in a large-scale cGMP manufacturing environment. 

  • Proven success in leading cGMP-compliant operations through health authority inspections, with a background in aseptic and bioprocessing technologies preferred. 

  • Shown ability to drive quality and productivity improvements through the use of Lean and other continuous improvement methods. 

  • Ability to lead/guide/develop an operational staff team to achieve beneficial results in a dynamic environment. 

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.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.