NAC Consumables Production Manager

LGC; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work options

8 weeks parental leave

PTO from start

Catered lunches and social events

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies operates at the Alexandria site in Minnesota, designing, manufacturing, testing and providing service support for laboratory instrumentation and consumables. This role leads the nucleic acid chemistry consumables team and aligns production with ISO 9001/13485 quality standards while driving continuous improvement and safety across workstreams.

You will recruit, train, and manage staff, foster talent, and report on key metrics to position the team for current and future

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business administration, Quality Control, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a related field, including management of manufacturing teams.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certified QMS environment.
• Knowledge or training in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and inventory management systems.
• Proven leadership skills in a consumables manufacturing environment.
• Experience in hiring, training, leading, and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in Nucleic Acid Chemistry Consumables Manufacturing at the Alexandria site.
• Oversee a team focused on meeting specific business deliverables and ensuring workstreams’ needs are met.
• Recruit, hire, train, and manage team members and foster growth.
• Own production, quality, and improvement results within the Operations Leadership Team.
• Position workstreams to meet current and future demands and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Lean Green Belt (preferred)

Job description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our coordinated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World, and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, hard-working organization.

At our site in Alexandria, Minnesota, we design, manufacture, test and provide service support of LGC, Biosearch Technologies laboratory instrumentation and consumables. Products produced and distributed from this location enable scientists to make the world a safer place and enables customers in areas such as developing and identifying new plant hybrids, testing and tracking of food products for food safety, and research to support human diagnostic testing. The Alexandria site represents a centre of excellence for Biosearch Technologies in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service by supplying and supporting customers and team members around the world. Our services are accredited to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

Job Description

Lead a team in Nucleic Acid Chemistry Consumables Manufacturing at LGC's Alexandria site, coordinating internal and external supply.

In this people manager role and owners of multiple workstreams, you will oversee a team focused on ensuring specific business deliverables are met. Your decisions will be based on the needs of each workstream, driving business results through effective communication, planning, monitoring, and appraising individual performance. You will recruit, hire, train, and manage team members, fostering their growth and ensuring talent management.

As a member of the Alexandria site Operations Leadership Team, you will create an environment of Operational Excellence and Safety within each workstream, owning production, quality, and improvement results. You will strategically position each workstream to meet current and future demands, responding to rapid growth opportunities in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 environments.

Essential Functions

• Participate in or manage the hiring, training, and cross-training of staff to build a robust support system for production surges.
• Ensure staff is adequately trained on all required procedures and verify training as needed.
• Manage team priorities, aligning them with company and customer needs.
• Ensure manufacturing priorities are met through effective management of shop orders, employee scheduling, maintenance activities, and equipment functionality.
• Communicate and coordinate efficiently with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Maintain up-to-date work instructions to support standardized processes and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership through performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, and technical expertise.
• Proactively collaborate with production groups, customers, and other LGC teams to identify and implement continuous improvement areas.
• Research, implement, and maintain necessary equipment to meet organizational needs.
• Review and report key manufacturing metrics, taking measures to improve these numbers.
• Apply financial disciplines to maintain and improve product margins.
• Make resource recommendations to meet manufacturing objectives.
• Periodically review team workloads and streamline processes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Ensure all activities align with Safety and Quality processes.

Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies

• Align with LGC’s core values of Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
• Promote cooperation and commitment within a diverse team to achieve company goals.
• Possess strong communication, documentation, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and willing to adjust work schedules as necessary.
• Make data-driven decisions and maintain a strong commitment to quality.
• Demonstrate knowledge in quality control inspection concepts and operational effectiveness.
• Motivated and proactive, with a strong track record of collaboration and problem-solving.
• Committed to personal and team development through effective communication and coaching.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business administration, Quality Control, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in a related field, including management of manufacturing teams
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certified QMS environment
• Knowledge or training in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and inventory management systems
• Proven leadership skills in a consumables manufacturing environment
• Experience in hiring, training, leading, and developing employees

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of industry experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Lean Green Belt certification

Additional Information

The customary salary range for this position is:

Minimum: $90,000/annually Maximum: $147,000/annually

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

What we offer (US based-employees)

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• 8 weeks of parental leave for qualifying life events
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

This position requires current U.S. work authorization.

We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H-1B, H-2B, OPT, O-1, TN)

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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