Production Supervisor

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

QuidelOrtho in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the production schedule, deploy resources and ensure compliance with quality system regulations. The role focuses on meeting material usage, labor standards and data accuracy in manufacturing operations.

You will lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, manage budget adherence and collaborate with cross‑functional partners. The position requires 4–7 years in production/manufacturing, strong leadership, problem

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years’ experience in a Production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with quality system requirements and accurate documentation.
• Manages production plan to meet deadlines within budget and efficiency targets.
• Leads cross‑functional preventative and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with leaders to monitor equipment utilization and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Flexibility

Education

B.A./B.S. in life science / engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

The Role At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Production Supervisor. The Supervisor, Production is responsible for execution of the production schedule to plan through deployment of resources and in compliance with quality system regulations. This position ensures that manufacturing operations meet material usage and labor standards. The Supervisor, Production also manages business system transactions to ensure accuracy of manufacturing data reporting. This position will be onsite in Carlsbad, CA.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all quality system requirements and procedures including accurate and timely completion of all documentation relating to calibration, equipment validation, process validation, training, and device history records.
• Ensures products are provided to customers on time and that product yield, operating costs, and process efficiencies are achieved.
• Manages manpower and capital resources to meet production plan within budget.
• Develops and implements cross‑functional preventative and corrective actions.
• Works with leaders to develop performance measures and monitoring methods related to equipment utilization and efficiency, manufacturing efficiency, manpower utilization and budget adherence.
• Identifies, analyzes, and implements corrective actions as needed to ensure standard costs are met.
• Provide technical expertise, problem solving and organizational skills in the analysis of activities in the department.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual Required

• 4 to 7 years’ experience in a Production/manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills to manage a diverse work group.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills to include word processing, excel, e‑mail.
• Ability to align individual performance with corporate vision and objectives.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and judgment, highest degree of integrity.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a changing environment.
• General understanding of manufacturing business processes and business accounting.
• General understanding of advanced manufacturing philosophies relating to inventory control, JIT, and manufacturing workflow.

Preferred

• B.A./B.S. in a life science, technical discipline, business, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 – 3 years operations management experience related to health care, medical devices or biotechnology.
• SPC / Statistical knowledge and theory of risk management.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners: Production Management, Maintenance Supervisor, Equipment Maintenance Technicians, Materials / Planning and Quality Assurance.

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing environment and may include handling of viral and bacterial hazards as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Some overtime will be required.

The Physical Demands

• Position requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
• Typically, 70% of time on manufacturing floor, 10% in meetings, and 20% on computer, doing analytical work.
• Walking, standing, and/or sitting for long periods of time (up to 75% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Personal protective equipment is required as posted.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $77,399.06 - $100,618.78 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non‑contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties.