Lean Pilot Manufacturing Supervisor

Dexcom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom, San Diego Innovation Center, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily pilot manufacturing in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. You will coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to keep development on schedule while prioritizing safety, quality, and compliant documentation.

You will coach manufacturing teams, analyze data to identify root causes, and apply lean techniques to improve yield, cycle times, and readiness for scale as the company advances CGM

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or another FDA-regulated environment.
• 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to align cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing data and drive improvements.
• Hands-on leadership style with accountability and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pilot manufacturing execution across assigned areas, translating program priorities into shift plans, staffing, and build-readiness actions.
• Ensure a safe, compliant work environment by reinforcing EHS requirements, quality systems, documentation practices, and proactive risk identification.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management to resolve constraints and keep development and clinical builds on schedule.
• Confirm readiness of people, materials, equipment, documentation, training, and process requirements; escalate risks early with clear owners and recovery plans.
• Coach and develop manufacturing associates and leads through daily direction, skills development, cross-training, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Use data (schedule adherence, yield, downtime, cycle time, labor) to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Apply lean manufacturing, 6S, visual management, and standardized work to improve safety, quality, flow, and turnaround time in a high-mix pilot environment.
• Support new product introduction, process development, technology transfer, and controlled documentation updates.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Dexcom, San Diego Innovation Center, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily pilot manufacturing in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. You will coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to keep development on schedule while prioritizing safety, quality, and compliant documentation.

You will coach manufacturing teams, analyze data to identify root causes, and apply lean techniques to improve yield, cycle times, and readiness for scale as the company advances CGM