Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

As a Manufacturing Supervisor at our Portsmouth site, you will lead daily operations that help manufacture life-changing therapies. You will guide a team and play a key role in delivering high-quality biologics for our customers and patients. This role is based onsite, where working in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

This role follows a 12-hour day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on a rotating schedule of alternating days: two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off (repeating cycle).

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

• Opportunities to grow and develop your career

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

What you will do

• Lead and develop a team of 6+ direct reports to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations

• Guide and support team members while promoting a strong culture of safety and quality

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and deliver on time

• Review batch records and documentation to support accurate and timely batch release

• Train, coach, and develop team members to support performance and growth

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and solve operational challenges

• Perform administrative tasks such as shift handovers, meetings, and team communication

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of experience in GMP manufacturing, ideally in biologics or a similar environment

• AS or BS degree in a science-related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and guide team members

• Ability to make sound decisions using logic, critical thinking, and process knowledge

• Experience supporting training, onboarding, or staff development activities

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow defined procedures

• Ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to a positive work 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. 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.