Lonza America Inc

Supervisor, Weigh & Kitting

Lonza America Inc • $82K — $137K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life/Physical Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years in a cGMP, regulated, aseptic, or bioprocessing environment, with at least 1 year in management.
  • Thorough understanding of large-scale cGMP warehouse and manufacturing environments.
  • Practical experience with SAP and logistics processes.
  • Proven ability in goal setting, staff development, and collaborative decision-making.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and training aptitude.
  • Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a safe and high-performing work environment for Weigh and Kitting staff.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor team members while executing effective workforce planning.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Supervise GMP documentation and ensure compliance with GMP standards.
  • Direct GMP material handling and kitting operations to meet service levels.
  • Participate in audits and inspections as the operational representative.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and align with site and global goals.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Life insurance and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job 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.

Within the Vacaville Supply Chain organization, the Supervisor for Weigh and Kitting manages a shift of direct reports who are responsible for executing weigh/kitting operations in support of Lonza Vacaville manufacturing operations. The Supervisor will ensure that the team is trained, capable and meets current and future customer demand in a safe, high quality, compliant, reliable and cost-effective manner. The leader will promote values and leadership commitments within the group and will develop their direct reports to achieve the same.

What you will get

The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $82,000 to $137,500. 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


What you will do

  • Foster an engaging, safe, and high-performing work environment for Weigh and Kitting staff while meeting delivery, compliance, and cost targets.
  • Lead, coach, develop, and mentor direct reports, including the execution of effective workforce planning to support operational demands.
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and effectiveness of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure a high level of process quality.
  • Supervise the generation of process GMP documentation and maintain the work area in strict compliance with GMP standards.
  • Direct the execution of GMP material handling and kitting business processes to consistently meet agreed-upon service levels.
  • Lead and participate in departmental, site, regional, and global audits, inspections, and cross-functional teams as the operational representative.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and align departmental decisions with broader site and global goals.


What we look for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life/physical Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain or other relevant field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a cGMP, regulated, aseptic, or bioprocessing environment, including at least 1 year of direct employee management experience.
  • Thorough understanding of large-scale cGMP warehouse and manufacturing environments, material management, and kitting operations.
  • Practical experience utilizing SAP and supply chain or logistics processes.
  • Proven ability in goal setting, driving results, staff development, and sound, collaborative decision-making.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, training aptitude, and systems expertise.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional team-building capabilities.


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

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.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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