Plant Manufacturing Leader - Lean, Quality & Growth

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401k plus profit sharing

Education benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a Manufacturing/Plant Manager to oversee all manufacturing areas, ensuring products are produced on schedule within quality and cost targets. The role requires relocation to Portland, ME and proximity to the office.

You will allocate resources, approve investments, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S to optimize yields and delivery performance.

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

• Allocate resources to support manufacturing activities and division projects.
• Approve material purchases, capital investments, facility improvements, and operating expenses within guidelines.
• Monitor operations, report metrics to Division Management, and adjust as needed.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing execution issues to ensure a steady pipeline of products meeting demand.
• Set operational budgets and control costs including labor, scrap, yields, and material usage.
• Establish and maintain plant policies for safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance (ISO and others).
• Implement new technologies to improve efficiencies in manufacturing processes.
• Lead quality and continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S to boost yields and delivery performance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Process engineering

Regulated environment

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a Manufacturing/Plant Manager to oversee all manufacturing areas, ensuring products are produced on schedule within quality and cost targets. The role requires relocation to Portland, ME and proximity to the office.

You will allocate resources, approve investments, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S to optimize yields and delivery performance.