What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Manufacturing Leadership Role position at client.lonza.display?
About the Job
The Director Media Manufacturing role at Lonza Walkersville requires a seasoned leader with extensive knowledge in manufacturing leadership, specifically in biologics or small molecules manufacturing in a highly regulated environment.
The ideal candidate will have a consistent record of handling, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams, as well as experience in cross-functional collaboration with Quality, MSAT, Program Management, Maintenance, and Engineering.
Key Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge in manufacturing leadership, with a strong background in biologics or small molecules manufacturing in a highly regulated environment (CDMO, GMP).
- Leadership and Team Management: Consistent record to handle, develop, and mentor high-performing teams; experience in cross-functional collaboration with Quality, MSAT, Program Management, Maintenance, and Engineering.
- Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing: Deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, with a track record of driving continuous improvement and innovation that results in tangible business outcomes.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, including expertise in leading CAPEX and asset-specific improvement projects, ensuring delivery on scope, timeline, and cost.
- Compliance and Inspection Readiness: Extensive knowledge of cGMP standards and experience in representing manufacturing during inspections and customer visits.
- Business Alignment and Capacity Management: Ability to align manufacturing capacity with business needs, collaborating with program management to ensure operational efficiency.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work optimally in a matrix organization, influencing and getting results across departments.
- Education: A degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. Lean manufacturing certification (Greenbelt or higher) is a plus.
