Manufacturing Production Manager Jobs in Bend, OR

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there is 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 is the kind of work we want to be part of.

Based in Bend, OR, this Production Supervisor role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated night shift operations team and drive excellence in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This is a night shift role (6 PM to 6 AM). Remote or hybrid working is not available for this position.

This role is ideal for a hands-on frontline leader who enjoys being close to the work, developing people, reinforcing standards, and helping teams succeed through disciplined daily execution. Successful candidates identify abnormalities quickly, respond effectively, and create an environment where safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

What You Will Get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

What You Will Do

• Ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution of daily production activities.

• Reinforce execution of standard work and ensure production activities are performed consistently and in accordance with established procedures.

• Delegate tasks based on team members' expertise to meet goals and reduce errors.

• Develop team capability through coaching, feedback, training reinforcement, and clear performance expectations.

• Apply strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve issues.

• Identify abnormalities early, respond in real time, and escalate barriers appropriately to support rapid issue resolution.

• Promote a culture of trust and continuous learning within the team.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging problem solving, employee engagement, and practical ideas that improve safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

• Provide accurate information to support informed decision-making.

• Lead daily performance review routines and communicate production status, risks, and resource constraints to the appropriate stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; college degree preferred.

• Experience in a supervisory role within a GMP or other regulated environment preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, reinforce expectations, and create accountability in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience using daily management practices, performance metrics, or continuous improvement tools.

• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative environment and influence results through leadership, communication, and problem solving.

• Proficiency with computers and documentation systems.

• Willingness to work night shifts on a rotating schedule.

• Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

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.