Lonza America Inc

Manufacturing Supervisor - Cell Therapy

Lonza America Inc$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in manufacturing operations under cGMP regulations.
  • Strong leadership skills for coaching and developing teams.
  • Understanding of production processes and quality systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions on the production floor.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily cell therapy manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Plan and assign work for operators while providing real-time troubleshooting support.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering for timely batch release.
  • Ensure inspection readiness through review and approval of necessary documentation.
  • Coach and develop a team of 6–12 direct reports, focusing on performance management.
  • Demonstrate technical leadership in compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as coverage for shift manager responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus available.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching plan for retirement savings.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for work-life balance.
Full Job Description

Manufacturing Supervisor - Cell Therapy

Location: Houston, Texas – Onsite

Shift: 7 am -7 pm – 12-hour rotating schedule.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor in Cell Therapy, you will lead frontline production teams and play a critical role in delivering high-quality, life‑saving therapies under cGMP conditions. This role offers the opportunity to combine people leadership, technical expertise, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment.

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.

What you will get:

A competitive compensation. 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 (PTO)

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

What you will do:

  • Lead and direct daily cell therapy manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery to plan under cGMP conditions.

  • Plan, schedule, and assign work for operators while providing real-time support, troubleshooting, and decision-making on the production floor.

  • Coordinate activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other support teams to ensure on-time batch release and issue resolution.

  • Own inspection readiness and compliance, including review and approval of batch records, logbooks, and SOPs to support right-first-time execution.

  • Coach, train, and develop a team of 6–12 direct reports (and up to 20 dotted-line reports), including performance management and career development.

  • Demonstrate technical leadership in cGMP compliance, deviation initiation and closure, and continuous improvement initiatives such as 6S and Lean.

  • Act as shift leadership coverage as needed, supporting run manager responsibilities during absences or vacations.

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.

  • Proven experience leading manufacturing operations in a regulated environment, preferably cGMP or biopharmaceutical production.

  • Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams in a shift-based operation.

  • Solid understanding of production process flow, batch documentation, and quality systems in a highly regulated setting.

  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, troubleshoot non-routine issues, and collaborate cross-functionally.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing (e.g., deviations, SOPs).

  • A continuous improvement mindset, with experience or interest in Lean, 6S, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
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16,218 employees
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