Site Manager – Cohasset, MN

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.

Lead our Cohasset site at Lonza AG with a vision for excellence and innovation! As a critical member of our executive team, you will have the chance to craft the future of our operations and community relations, ensuring flawless execution and outstanding performance.

The Site Manager is responsible for leading the Cohasset site, including all operating results, process development/improvement of new and existing products and community relations. Responsible for spending and budgets.

Primary Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for all aspects of the Cohasset site, ensuring alignment with the Company's Vision, Values, and Mission.


• Ensure continuous improvement in all areas of manufacturing in compliance with appropriate regulations while controlling spending and capital budgets.


• Maintain and protect Lonza’s resources and assets on site, in the community and marketplace.


• Responsible for proactive community relations and Lonza’s local reputation and image.


• Responsible for the site’s annual budget (spending/capital).


• Assure appropriate staffing to meet business goals.


• Responsible for all Safety, Health, Environmental and Security aspects at the site.

Quality Responsibility:

Ensure the maintenance of GMP certifications for the business by efficiently implementing processes, procedures, and instructions for all activities in which the team participates.

Safety Responsibility:

Be knowledgeable and align with all relevant safety policies, rules, and regulations. Ensure that all team members align with safety rules and regulations.

Leadership Responsibility:

Provide appropriate mentoring and performance feedback to all direct reports and assure that all team members are being developed to compete in an extraordinary environment.

Education and Skill Requirements:

BS Engineering or equivalent experience with 10-12 years of manufacturing experience, or MS Engineering or equivalent experience with 8-10 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 5 years of people leadership responsibility.

Job Environment

Office/Plant environment. May be exposed to extreme temperatures and wear required safety equipment.

Travel:

On occasion ~ 10-15%

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.