Manufacturing Lead Technician

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 a Manufacturing Lead Technician who will be responsible for leading the daily operation of the LAL cleanrooms, Finishing and Inspection Area activities. This Manufacturing Lead Technician will coordinate the Filling and Finishing staff to ensure the manufacturing schedule is executed according to proper procedures and guidelines. The Manufacturing Lead Technician maintains the operation of the LAL manufacturing area within the requirements of cGMP and ISO 9001 regulations. Also, ensures a safe working environment at all times.

The work schedule for this 3rd shift position is Sunday 11:30 PM - Friday 8:00 AM at our Walkersville, MD site. 

Key responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates activities on the production floor  
• Demonstrates mastery knowledge of LAL Manufacturing/Processing in a manner that us recognized by colleagues as a valuable source of expertise
• Actively coaches and mentors junior level technicians on the floor
• Participates in development planning and performance review of junior level technicians by providing feedback to management regarding day to day performance
• Participates in IDP and MAP planning
• Leads LAL specific manufacturing projects and campaigns
• Leads and coordinates continuous improvement initiatives (OE)
• Must demonstrate an understanding of production timelines, constraints, and workload management
• Serves as manufacturing designee on the production floor while maintaining high quality and compliance
• Participates in scheduling activities
• Demonstrates mastery knowledge of Trackwise while participating in the management of all records
• Primary trainer of all LAL Finishing processes
• Serves as the back-up for a Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Science or similar, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience from a of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment, required.
• Must have the following key skills:

Know-How

• Completes complex or critical assignments applying broad knowledge
• Contributes to the standards around which others will operate
• Develops solutions and execution strategies in complicated or novel situations
• Impacts through influencing decisions of others in area of specialization
• Networks outside area of expertise, ensuring understanding of topic
• Seen as subject matter expert
• General technical, scientific & systems knowledge
• Interpersonal skills (on the floor leadership capability)
• Looks at new processes from tech transfer (to determine how to scale it up)
• Owns all aspect of process within team/functional area
• Must be able to use automated process equipment and tools.
• Ability to determine product flow & impact of work entering & exiting work center
• Thorough process/theoretical knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Intermediate Excel
• Intermediate math skills
• Basic project management
• Familiarity with lab techniques and practices (Basic GMP and GDP)
• Intermediate Computer skills

Problem Solving

• Leads projects of moderate scope (may be cross functional or involve multiple teams)
• Works on complex issues and is guided by expected outcomes
• Leads complex projects of team importance
• Guided by business unit/function strategy
• Influence team production goals and objectives
• May be architect of fundamental processes
• Uses independent judgment to make decisions (high level of discretion within SOP and non-standard events)
• Leads projects (low to mid complexity); determines how to approach projects, who to involve, etc.
• Lead cross functional teams
• Troubleshooting - answer questions about product variability, backorder, etc.)
• May lead cross site projects within area of expertise
• Contributes to cross functional improvement projects
• May provide troubleshooting and process improvement support for a manufacturing team – functioning as a liaison to mfg. sciences (MSAT)  - only making product as needed for volume