Team Lead, Endotoxin Manufacturing (Biotech)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.
The LAL Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for leading daily operations at the manufacturing floor level. This role ensures that all activities are implemented in accordance with cGMP, ISO 9001 standards, and safety regulations. The incumbent coordinates the Filling and Finishing team, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as a key technical resource on the manufacturing floor. The Team Lead also provides mentorship and acts as a backup to the Supervisor as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coordinate daily activities across Material Management, LAL Filling, Finishing, and Inspection areas.
Ensure manufacturing operations are implemented according to schedule, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Act as a floor-level subject matter expert in LAL manufacturing and aseptic processing.
Identify and troubleshoot sophisticated manufacturing issues.
Build, revise, and manage controlled documents in the Document Management System (DMS).
Coach, mentor, and provide performance input for junior associates; support their development planning.
Participate in scheduling activities and serve as the primary trainer for LAL processes.
Lead manufacturing campaigns and support new product introductions and technology transfers.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives/projects annually, focusing on efficiency and quality.
Serve as the on-floor manufacturing designee, ensuring quality and compliance are maintained.
Utilize systems such as TrackWise for documentation and quality record management (Deviations, CAPA, EEN, Change Controls).
Conduct batch record reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness
Serve as Supervisor backup during absences and assist with team leadership responsibilities.
Support ad hoc tasks and projects as directed by leadership.
Key Requirements:
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, high workload environment, and be able to handle multiple projects and objectives for on-time event closure. Skilled in cGMP/GDP principles, lab practices, and quality compliance.
Must have the ability to comprehend process flow and identify factors which influence the process.
Must be able to read and follow defined SOPs and policies, work independently and as part of a team on various manufacturing tasks, identify and communicate non-routine events, and review more sophisticated decisions with management.
Must be proactive, productive, and have the ability to adapt to a change.
Must be able to identify and flag risks in a timely manner to keep deliverables on track.
Must have strong interpersonal skills both verbally and written. Must be able to support other members of the team through mentoring and training.
Must be able to use automated process equipment and tools.
We recognize that attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this onsite position is $68,000.00 – $108,000.00. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidate's experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonza's total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.
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.
