Production Supervisor - Lead Manufacturing & Quality

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

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