Manufacturing Plant Manager I - Temp

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to allocate resources for production and division projects, approve investments, and monitor budgets and costs.

The role ensures a consistent pipeline of products meeting demand while upholding safety and quality standards. The position requires extensive experience in manufacturing operations, leadership, and a track record in regulated environments, including ISO/compliance considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• 12+ years manufacturing production experience and process/engineering roles, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for allocation of resources to support manufacturing activities and division manufacturing projects; approves material purchases, capital investment, facility improvement, and operating expenses within guidelines.
• Monitors operational progress and makes adjustments as needed; reports key metrics to Division Management.
• Sets operational budgets and controls and analyzes manufacturing operation costs including labor utilization, standard costs, scrap, waste, yields, material usage and rework.
• Establishes and maintains plant policies related to safety, quality standards, production processes to meet ISO and other quality certification, regulatory and industry requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality tools

Lean Six Sigma

5S

Regulated environment

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Job description

Responsible for allocation of resources to support manufacturing activities and division manufacturing projects.Within established guidelines, approves material purchases, capital investment, facility improvement, and operating expenses. Monitors operational progress and makes adjustments as needed; reports key metrics to Division Management.Analyzes, resolves, and implements solutions to manufacturing execution issues to ensure a consistent pipeline of manufactured products to meet customer demand. Sets operational budgets and controls and analyzes manufacturing operation costs including labor utilization, standard costs, scrap, waste, yields, material usage and rework. Establishes and maintains plant policies related to safety, quality standards, production processes necessary to meet ISO and other quality certification, regulatory and industry requirements.

This position is Monday - Friday.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Implements new technologies and processes to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
• Creates and/or oversees quality and continuous improvement activities utilizing quality tools and systems such as Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S with the goal of increasing yields, product quality, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and reduced costs.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• 12+ years manufacturing production experience and process/engineering roles, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.

Compensation: The estimated hourly range for this position is $60.33 to $82.98 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. As a temporary associate, your employment will be managed directly through our approved agency provider.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.