Head of Production & Manufacturing Excellence

Teknova; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Continuous learning opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Teknova is seeking a Director of Production in Hollister, CA to lead all production functions, focus on meeting customer needs, and reduce lead times using KPIs.

The role collaborates with quality, regulatory, EHS, and supply chain to ensure compliant manufacturing, while building a high-performing manufacturing team.

Must have 8+ years in management within bioproduction or biopharmaceutical spaces, with lean improvement experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of management in complex production environments (bioproduction/biopharmaceutical).
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and lean six-sigma to improve processes and quality.

Responsibilities

• Establish KPIs to drive change and monitor results; implement improved production processes.
• Develop and communicate a vision and strategic objectives for operations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with quality, regulatory, EHS, production, supply chain and logistics to ensure compliant production.
• Coach and mentor teams using operational excellence and lean tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance reviews and development of production teams; set clear objectives.

Skills

Leadership and cross-functional

Lean/6-Sigma

Manufacturing management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Teknova is seeking a Director of Production in Hollister, CA to lead all production functions, focus on meeting customer needs, and reduce lead times using KPIs.

The role collaborates with quality, regulatory, EHS, and supply chain to ensure compliant manufacturing, while building a high-performing manufacturing team.

Must have 8+ years in management within bioproduction or biopharmaceutical spaces, with lean improvement experience and strong leadership.