- Salary
- $95k – $159k
- Location
- US - Vacaville, CA, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Source
- Workday
Description
Location: Vacaville, California
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.
Shift leader 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 $95,250 to $158,750. 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
Shift hours: 6:30pm-7:30am; Wednesday-Friday and every other Saturday
What you will do
Accountable for manufacturing shift performance, including budget management, productivity, labor efficiency, and achievement of operational goals.
Ensure cGMP compliance and inspection readiness for site at all times. Actively support inspection activities.
Ensure production of high-quality products in accordance with Health Authority regulations and Lonza quality systems.
Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Lead, train, and develop manufacturing staff to ensure qualification, accountability, and high team performance.
Oversee manufacturing equipment, facilities, and validated processes, coordinating maintenance and technical improvements as needed.
Manage deviations, investigations, validation strategies, and technical transfers while implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
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.
