Buffer Production Supervisor

Omega Bio-tek, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Bio-tek, Inc. in Georgia seeks a hands-on production leader to oversee daily activities, mentor staff, and drive operational excellence. You will identify improvements, investigate root causes, and implement practical solutions to boost efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has a life sciences background, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Respirator certification may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in a life science field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, or similar environment.
• Experience supervising, leading, training, or mentoring employees.
• Ability to obtain respirator certification upon hire.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and mentor team members to achieve targets.
• Identify process improvements and implement practical solutions to boost efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Investigate root causes of operational issues and troubleshoot with minimal assistance.
• Develop employees and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ensure safety and adherence to company procedures during operations.

Job description

We're looking for someone who takes pride in doing great work, thinks critically, and is always looking for ways to improve processes. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, troubleshooting issues with minimal assistance, and developing employees while driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will lead daily production activities, support and mentor team members, identify process improvements, investigate root causes of operational issues, and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and performance.

What We're Looking For

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to troubleshoot issues independently and make sound decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in a life science field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, or similar environment
• Experience supervising, leading, training, or mentoring employees
• Ability to obtain respirator certification upon hire
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an ERP system
• Experience with buffer preparation, reagent manufacturing, chemical handling, or laboratory operations
• Experience driving process improvements or operational efficiencies

Why Join Us?

We are not looking for someone who simply follows instructions. We are looking for a leader who asks questions, improves processes, solves problems, develops people, and takes ownership of results. If you enjoy making things work better and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd like to hear from you.