Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations-MN 650C-3457

Global Recruiters of West Palm Beach; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company seeks a Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations in Minnesota. This role requires strategic leadership for the reagent value stream, ensuring timely product delivery while meeting safety and quality objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in FDA/ISO-regulated environments and proficiency in Lean manufacturing and team management. This position offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in FDA/ISO-regulated manufacturing.
• Proficiency in DBS, Lean, or Six Sigma Culture.
• Ability to lead manufacturing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to achieve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Achieve KPIs related to operational performance.
• Hire and develop talent in support of company goals.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Lean manufacturing tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or Master's/Doctoral with 10+ years experience

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations - MN

Overview

A global diagnostics and life sciences leader that focuses on the development and commercialization of in vitro diagnostic products seeks a Director of Reagent Manufacturing Operations for its Minnesota location.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the Reagent value stream to deliver products on time while meeting Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives.
• Achieve KPIs for safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory, and operational P&L.
• Generate budgets and control expenses related to labor, controllable expenses, and manufacturing variances.
• Hire, develop, and retain talent supporting site goals and customers’ expectations.
• Lead and collaborate worldwide, cross-functionally, to accomplish business objectives, ensuring material, quality systems, and technical support are available when needed.
• Lead the adoption of the company throughout Reagent Manufacturing to improve quality, delivery, cost, and innovation by applying tools and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ensure strategies are communicated and well understood by the Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years’ experience or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 10+ years’ experience.
• 5+ years’ experience managing complex manufacturing teams within an FDA/ISO-regulated industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a DBS, Lean, or Six Sigma Culture and understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Proven track record of working cross-functionally within matrixed organizations to achieve business outcomes.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Experience working with Oracle and electronic batch records.
• Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements. Ability to travel 10% of time, internationally.
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in engaging and developing teams; driving succession and development of talent; leading in a culture biased to action and accountability.

Location

GRN West Palm Beach
9897 Lake Worth Road, Suite 202
Lake Worth, FL 33467 USA