Manufacturing Operations Manager

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 Pharma & Biotech currently has an opening for an experienced leader to join their team as a Manufacturing Operations Manager at their site in Bend, Oregon.

The role of the Manufacturing Operations Manager is to build and develop a team that is able to successfully execute and achieve results aligned with customer and business expectations. As a leader, the manager is responsible for fostering a work environment that is safe, positive, supportive, open and empowering.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining the Safety and Quality of manufacturing locations
• Responsible for manufacture of commercial, clinical, and toxicology supplies in accordance with GMP regulations, to meet the customer and business plan
• Coach, teach, train and develop employees to ensure performance, growth and retention levels are achieved
• Set policy for all Operations functions
• Review and maintain key performance indicators that drive the success of the department and site
• Interface with customer and regulatory auditors, leading tours and ensuring remediation of any and all observations
• Accountable for crewing, hiring, and onboarding of all Operations personnel
• Responsible for managing financial activities for Operations
• Assist with resource allocation to achieve production goals
• Review and approve investigations
• Manage schedule with customer ​
• Other duties as required

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• Significant years of experience in process development and/or GMP manufacturing
• Maturity, confidence and high degree of emotional intelligence with demonstrated empathy and ability to influence others
• Agile and pro-active relationship management in a multi-matrix organization.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

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.