Manufacturing Team Lead

Roche; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Supervisor of Manufacturing & Incoming Quality Control to lead 1st-shift manufacturing and IQC operations, ensuring timely inspection, release, and compliance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology to drive continuous improvement, uphold GMP/QSR, and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a regulated industry with 3 years of direct people leadership experience.
• Strong Lean/CI experience and ability to read engineering blueprints and GD&T symbols.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1st-shift manufacturing and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate personnel and equipment to meet goals.
• Oversee inspection and release of incoming materials; manage MRB Hold and IQC Hold areas.
• Collaborate with Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology.
• Ensure GMP and QSR compliance; support audits and training.
• Drive Lean initiatives to reduce variation, optimize inspection times, and eliminate waste.
• Monitor metrics like Right First Time and release times; drive improvements.
• Recruit, train, and coach direct reports with servant leadership.

Skills

Lean

Root cause analysis

GD&T literacy

MRP/ERP

Google Suite

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Science, Engineering/Engineering Technology, or Life Science

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

This role is a valuable part of our Manufacturing and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) team, which is committed to ensuring high quality, safety, and delivery standards for our products. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with key stakeholders in Manufacturing, Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology. You will lead production and IQC teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulations.

The Opportunity

As the Supervisor of Manufacturing & Incoming Quality Control, your primary function is to lead 1st-shift manufacturing and IQC operations to ensure the timely inspection, release, and compliance of incoming materials and products while driving operational excellence.

• Team Leadership & Operations: Lead, plan, and schedule 1st-shift manufacturing and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities, effectively allocating personnel and equipment to meet departmental delivery, safety, and productivity goals
• Quality & Material Release: Oversee the timely inspection and release of incoming materials, managing Material Review Board (MRB) Hold and IQC Hold areas to prevent nonconforming materials from impacting production schedules
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Technical Supplier Management, Supplier Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering, and Metrology to resolve quality, component, and technical issues
• Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Ensure full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality System Regulations (QSR), maintain team training compliance, and represent Manufacturing and IQC during internal and external audits
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Execution: Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., standard work, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis) to reduce process variation, optimize inspection cycle times, and eliminate waste
• Metrics & Performance Monitoring: Maintain and analyze key operational metrics - such as Right First Time performance, material release times, CAPA/nonconformance resolutions, and scrap rates to drive actionable improvements
• People Development: Recruit, train, coach, and mentor direct reports, applying servant-leadership principles to build a high-performing, adaptable team

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Science, Engineering/Engineering Technology, or a Life Science discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated industry, along with 3 years of direct people leadership experience (Quality Control lab experience preferred)
• Continuous Improvement & Blueprint Literacy: Demonstrated proficiency with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies, as well as the ability to read engineering blueprints/part drawings and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols
• Technical & Digital Tools: Conceptual knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, digital tools, and process workflows, with preferred experience utilizing Google Suite
• Organizational & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and root-cause analysis skills, with high attention to detail and good documentation practices in a fast-paced environment
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with proven ability to interact professionally with all levels of leadership, build cross-functional relationships, and present decision-points effectively
• Adaptability & Leadership Mindset: Proactive self-starter with a team-builder attitude who can successfully adapt to shifting priorities and lead direct reports through coaching, open communication, and servant leadership principles

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is $75,040 to $139,360 Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Location: This position is based in Tucson, AZ

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not available for this posting

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let's build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.