Manufacturing Ops Team Leader - cGMP & Quality

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology, now under Astorg ownership, seeks a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations to guide a high-performing team across shifts, ensuring safety, quality and production efficiency. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to deliver compliant, cost-effective manufacturing results.

This role requires leadership of 5–15 staff, strong cGMP/ISO knowledge, robust problem-solving skills, and experience with MES and MS Office in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s with 2 years in pharma/biotech or regulated industry.
• Experience leading teams of 5–15 people.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency with MES and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across shifts to meet production schedules and equipment efficiency.
• Coordinate activities with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and other support functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize workflows for safety, quality and cost.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain cGMP standards.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback; conduct training and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP/ISO knowledge

Troubleshooting/root cause analysis

Documentation/batch records

MES and MS Office

Communication/interpersonal skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Shift work across nights/weekends

Cleanroom/PPE

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Preferred fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Oxoid Remel Microbiology, now under Astorg ownership, seeks a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations to guide a high-performing team across shifts, ensuring safety, quality and production efficiency. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to deliver compliant, cost-effective manufacturing results.

This role requires leadership of 5–15 staff, strong cGMP/ISO knowledge, robust problem-solving skills, and experience with MES and MS Office in a regulated environment.