Senior Manager, Lean Manufacturing Operations

Hologic, Inc.; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Operations to plan, organize and direct manufacturing activities. The role focuses on achieving cost, quality and delivery targets while upholding company policies.

You will lead lean initiatives, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement across the value stream, ensuring 100% schedule attainment and minimal backlogs in a high-automation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• MS or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of lead manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ISO requirements mandatory.
• Experience with FDA preferred.
• Strong people leadership skills and accountability.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise manufacturing operations to align with company goals and quality standards.
• Drive KPI countermeasures and ensure sustainable results.
• Lead Daily Gemba walks and Daily Pulse Meetings.
• Continuously drive Lean initiatives and kaizen events.
• Mentor staff, set goals, and manage performance and succession development.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA).
• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering and other functions on process improvements.
• Identify parts shortages and manage inventory/cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize capacity and production planning.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

People leadership

Quality systems

Process improvement

Change management

Gemba walks

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

ISO requirements

FDA experience

Job description

Hologic, Inc. in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Operations to plan, organize and direct manufacturing activities. The role focuses on achieving cost, quality and delivery targets while upholding company policies.

You will lead lean initiatives, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement across the value stream, ensuring 100% schedule attainment and minimal backlogs in a high-automation environment.