Process Lead Reagents Second shift

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Roche in Tucson seeks a Process Lead Reagents to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment, guiding daily manufacturing activities across multiple lines and ensuring audit readiness.

You will provide hands-on line support (20%-40%), manage line efficiency, lead training, coordinate maintenance, and maintain safety and quality metrics, with a 2pm-10:30pm second shift and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required; GMP-regulated environment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems and digital productivity tools (Google Workspace or Microsoft).
• Engaging communicator with coaching and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Must be able to stand/walk 4+ hours daily and lift up to 50 lbs; PPE required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, balance, and direct daily operations for production employees and contractors to meet output goals and schedule adherence.
• Provide hands-on line support (20%-40%), including bulk solution formulation, material handling, process auditing, SAP transactions, and protocol validations.
• Maintain audit readiness (FDA, OSHA, ISO) and drive continuous improvement initiatives (6S).
• Coordinate training, equipment maintenance, and calibration; ensure targets and safety metrics are met.
• Communicate across shifts to ensure strong team alignment and effective pass-downs.

Skills

Lean / continuous improvement

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

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

As a Process Lead Reagents, you will play an essential role in driving operational excellence, empowering team members, and delivering high-quality healthcare solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment. Guided by our core operating principles, you will foster a supportive team culture while identifying workflow efficiencies that directly impact our business goals. This is a key operational leadership opportunity to shape daily manufacturing success and cultivate group values across multiple production lines.

The Opportunity

Lead, balance, and direct daily operations for production employees and contractors to achieve output goals and uphold schedule adherence. Provide hands-on line support (20%-40%), including bulk solution formulation, material handling, process auditing, SAP transactions, and protocol validations in a regulated manufacturing environment. Ensure strict audit readiness (FDA, OSHA, ISO, FAA) and maintain quality system standards by addressing hazards, conducting NCR investigations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives (6S). Facilitate team training, coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration, and ensure compliance targets remain above 95%. Collect, trend, and report daily operational metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) during Tier meetings to resolve bottlenecks and optimize standard work. Collaboratively lead end-of-shift pass-downs and cross-functional communications to build strong team alignment across shifts.

Who You Are

You hold an Associate degree (or higher) and have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a GMP-regulated environment. You possess strong continuous improvement/Lean knowledge alongside hands-on experience using ERP systems and digital productivity tools (Google Workspace or Microsoft package). You are an engaging communicator and proactive problem-solver who can inspire teams, deliver constructive coaching, and collaborate seamlessly across functions. You bring exceptional organizational and time-management skills, allowing you to prioritize effectively and maintain high precision in a high-volume setting. You are physically capable of standing/walking for 4+ hours daily, lifting up to 50 lbs, wearing required PPE, and committing to essential worksite attendance (including weekend/holiday coverage as needed).

Additional Information:

• Second shift (2pm to 10:30 pm).
• Full time 40 hours per week
• Based out of the Tucson site.
• Overtime as necessary.
• Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
• The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Tucson, AZ 52.400 - 97.400 USD Annual.
• Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits 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. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants. We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now - even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.