Bioprocess Systems Production Leader

Celgard; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. in Glenview, IL seeks a Production and Planning Manager – Bioprocess Systems to lead the assembly and wiring of fluid management process equipment for biopharmaceutical markets.

You will direct the systems assembly teams, drive production planning, and align with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Design to meet timelines, quality, and cost targets. This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional leadership, with daily

Qualifications

• Technical certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, equipment assembly, or similar production environments, with strong preference for electro‑mechanical integrated systems manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience with direct team responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Utilize existing data to make decisions.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration experience, preferably with Project Management teams.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 preferred) and cGMP environments.
• Safety‑oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the systems assembly team, ensuring clear accountability, role clarity, and performance expectations.
• Drive execution through leads and technicians rather than direct hands‑on assembly work.
• Establish a structured, organized production environment, including 5S standards and effective use of tools and workspace.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Own production planning and scheduling for systems builds based on project demand and available capacity.
• Translate engineering designs (2D/3D) into executable production plans through the team.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks to schedule, labor constraints, or material availability.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, and Quality to remove bottlenecks and maintain flow.
• Align production schedules with the project pipeline and customer delivery commitments.
• Forecast departmental turnaround of expected tasks and deliverables for project plan creation and updating.
• Prioritize work and assign resources across active projects.
• Identify gaps in capacity and secure temporary or contract labor as needed.
• Provide clear, real‑time communication on production status, risks, and constraints.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization—from shop floor to leadership.

Skills

Production leadership

Production planning

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical certificate

Tools

Project management software

Quality Management Systems familiarity

Job description

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. in Glenview, IL seeks a Production and Planning Manager – Bioprocess Systems to lead the assembly and wiring of fluid management process equipment for biopharmaceutical markets.

You will direct the systems assembly teams, drive production planning, and align with Project Management, Engineering, Quality, and Design to meet timelines, quality, and cost targets. This role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional leadership, with daily