Dry Room Lead

EnviroLogix; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Portland, Maine, seeks a Dry Room Lead to oversee lateral flow device production. The role involves creating schedules, ensuring quality control, and leading a team focused on safety and operational efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma, ideally with an associate's or bachelor's degree, and must be self-motivated with strong attention to detail. This is a full-time position offering significant independence and the chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create production schedules and allocate labor needs.
• Ensure production cells are ready at the start of each shift.
• Lead daily team production huddles and review performance.
• Verify production batch records are complete.
• Train production team members and manage maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel)

Communication skills

Experience with ERP systems

Education

High school diploma required

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross‑functional teams at every level. From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology.

Dry Room Lead is a driven, results‑oriented and resilient leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset. The role is to manage key functions of our lateral flow device (LFD) production process including lamination, components manufacturing, LFD pads, LFD comb assembly, LFD strip cutting, vialing & kitting, and/or finished goods packaging and inspection.

This dynamic role offers autonomy to lead production in a manner consistent with our Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics while receiving people leadership support and general guidance from the Supervisor, Core Operations.

Responsibilities

• Create production schedules and define and allocate labor needs
• Ensure the production cells are ready at the start of every shift
• Lead daily team production huddle including reviewing visual management of prior day’s performance and plan for current day
• Maintain Visual Boards and present to Ops leadership, daily
• Ensure materials are supplied to the production cells to avoid downtime and waiting
• Verify Production Batch Records are complete
• Issuing Material and Labor to Jobs in ERP System
• Verify process start‑up and quality checks are conducted
• Execute production schedule and verify production goals for Daily Plan are achieved
• Identify production escalations and identify immediate countermeasures
• Communicate effectively cross‑functionally to solve issues and meet goals
• Maintain meticulous documentation of lot and part numbers, inventory and quality assurance records on standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Coordinate labor assignments to cover for absenteeism and vacations
• Operation and cleaning of automated and semi‑automated production equipment and printers in assembly areas
• Train production team members and coordinate cross‑training, providing thorough documentation/checklists to operators
• Verify routine and preventive maintenance is performed. Troubleshoot initial equipment issues; work with facilities/engineering to resolve as needed
• Verify standard work is followed and maintain up‑to‑date documentation. Initiate, review and approve Document Change Requests
• Follow EnviroLogix safety policies and procedures, and report any unsafe or hazardous condition to supervisor or the Environmental, Health, and Safety department for corrective action
• The expectation of this role is ≥50% allocation to direct production labor functions with the remainder of the time used for indirect labor responsibilities associated with maximizing SQDC of the team

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Update standard work processes and documents where outdated and ensure proper change management from both a document and production execution perspective
• Drive problem solving, corrective actions and identification of systemic issues
• Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities. Lead improvement initiatives
• Partner with the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) leader to identify continuous improvement and kaizen opportunities within the dry room production process

Skills Required

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high SQDC standards
• Basic math to document production results
• Self‑motivated, execution oriented with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Positive work ethic and passionate attitude
• Embrace and sustain change for the better
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment with sound negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally to collaborate with colleagues and cross‑functional teams
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred

Requirements

• Experience within manufacturing operations
• High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Physical Demands

• Bend, stoop, carry, climb stairs/rolling stairs (max one flight) Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds
• Regular exposure to temperature changes (generally room temp, with occasional short movement in/out of walk‑in coolers/freezers)
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Eye/hand dexterity and speed while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency
• Ability to utilize a computer

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production