Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor

Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

The Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor ensures 24/7 operational reliability of the Portsmouth manufacturing facility by managing technical systems, authoring SOPs, and supporting capital projects. They lead a team of technicians, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and development while maintaining clear communication across the organization. Additionally, the role requires strong cGMP knowledge to manage QMS processes, including deviations and CAPAs, alongside personnel management and purchasing responsibilities. 

What you will get:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Supportive leadership and mentoring.

• Commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Oversee the day to day operation of the plant and systems.

• Perform required administrative tasks such as processing leave requests and purchase requisitions, developing and maintaining department metrics, attending Daily Management System meetings.

• Execute work in Quality systems (Trackwise, Documentum, etc.).

• Plan and coordinate routine and shutdown work with the maintenance planning group.

• Support inspection/audit activities by providing tours, responding to audit requests and/or observations.

• Develop and train staff.

• Support capital or improvement projects.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• A.S. or B.S. Degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant majors is preferred

• 5-10+ years of prior experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, life science, or other cleanroom plant experience is highly preferred

• Prior maintenance experience in a large manufacturing, industrial, or power plant is preferred

• Must be able to excel in a strategic role where the primary of the function of the job will focus on long-term planning and interdepartmental coordination, performing actual day to day maintenance will be a smaller portion of this job

• Understand and interface with other functionalities in the maintenance department, including having direct reports, in the areas of: HVAC, calibration technicians, elastomers maintenance, utility maintenance techs, and general plant maintenance

• Able to perform hands on maintenance tasks when needed

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.