Supervisor, Manufacturing

Hologic, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are met.

The role provides direct leadership to production staff and collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, EH&S, and Materials teams. Responsibilities include coaching and developing personnel, driving Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement, maintaining documentation, audits, and compliance with FDA, ISO, and GMP standards, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience with a strong electrical and/or mechanical background.
• Experience working in FDA-regulated and ISO-certified environments required.
• Experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment preferred.
• Results-oriented with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and team-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with GMPs, QSRs, MRP systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and auditing skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle and Agile systems preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly, manufacturing equipment, testing, and repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and business objectives are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel to drive engagement, performance, and accountability.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure adherence to established procedures, quality standards, and production goals.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, timekeeping, attendance, and vacation requests to support operational requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, EH&S, and Materials teams to support manufacturing activities and resolve operational issues.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize performance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Conduct departmental audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Support process validations, investigations, testing activities, and implementation of manufacturing changes as required.
• Ensure manufacturing methods, processes, and documentation comply with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Review production performance and quality metrics and communicate results to management.
• Coordinate equipment and supply purchases within approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including review of Device History Records (DHRs) and associated manufacturing records.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, development, and corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team building

Problem solving

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

GMP/QSR

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

Agile

MRP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At Hologic, our purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are driven by our passion to become global champions for women's health and are committed to bringing The Science of Sure® to life through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are achieved. This position provides direct leadership to production employees, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with FDA, ISO, EH&S, and Hologic quality standards.

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to those described below as reasonably required by business needs.

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and business objectives are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing personnel to drive engagement, performance, and accountability.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure adherence to established procedures, quality standards, and production goals.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, timekeeping, attendance, and vacation requests to support operational requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, EH&S, and Materials teams to support manufacturing activities and resolve operational issues.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize performance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Conduct departmental audits and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Support process validations, investigations, testing activities, and implementation of manufacturing changes as required.Ensure manufacturing methods, processes, and documentation comply with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Review production performance and quality metrics and communicate results to management.
• Coordinate equipment and supply purchases within approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including review of Device History Records (DHRs) and associated manufacturing records.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching, development, and corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience with a strong electrical and/or mechanical background.
• Experience working in FDA-regulated and ISO-certified environments required.
• Experience working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment preferred, where applicable.Results-oriented with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and employee development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and team-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with GMPs, QSRs, MRP systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong documentation, recordkeeping, and auditing skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle and Agile systems preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly, manufacturing equipment, testing, and repair processes.

Additional Requirements

• Must comply with all applicable FDA regulations, ISO requirements, GMP standards, and company policies.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hologic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $77,000 – $128,300 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will depend on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, location, education, business needs, and market demand.