Endotoxin Supervisor (3rd shift)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.
Lonza Walkersville is hiring an Endotoxin Supervisor who will be responsible for the daily supervision of 5-10 personnel and operation of the LAL manufacturing areas. Coordinates resources to meet the manufacturing schedule and ensures processes are executed according to proper procedures and guidelines. Meets key performance indicators and drives continuous improvements. Maintains the operations of the LAL manufacturing area within the requirements of GMP and ISO 9001 regulations. Always ensure a safe working environment.
The Endotoxin Supervisor must adhere to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying responsible management in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions.
The Endotoxin Supervisor must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site.
The work schedule for this 3rd shift position is Sunday 11:30 PM - Friday 8:00 AM at our Walkersville, MD site.
There is a shift differential for hours worked during the above schedule.
Key responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe working environment and personnel adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Supervise all daily manufacturing duties.
• Provide input to the manufacturing schedule by working with the Department Planner.
• Ensure daily production schedule is met.
• Manages personnel and equipment capacity to meet production demands.
• Maintain production equipment in good working order.
• Work with support groups to source, maintain, repair and retire equipment.
• Timely investigation and resolution of manufacturing deviations, CAPAs, and customer complaints.
• Review and revise batch records, SOPs, and forms to ensure compliance with GMPs.
• Timely review of completed batch records.
• Participate in new product introductions, cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives and internal and customer audits.
• Coach, mentor and guide direct reports.
• Participate in performance reviews and career development with personnel. Ensure training compliance is met.
• Provides communication support by establishing and enforcing communication policies and procedures.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by leadership.

Key requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and minimum of 8 years of previous relevant manufacturing experience required; or College Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and minimum of 3 years of production experience, preferred.
• Must have knowledge of GMP and aseptic clean room behavior.
• Training, coaching, negotiating and team building experience required.
• Must have strong record keeping, written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong computer software skills.
• Must have formal leadership, time management and budget experience.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.