Supervisor, Manufacturing

Dexcom Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Global growth opportunities

Career development programs

Innovative, industry-leading culture

Job summary

Dexcom Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for our San Diego Innovation Center to lead daily pilot manufacturing execution and drive safe, compliant operations across a fast-paced development portfolio.

You will coordinate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure readiness and timely builds. You will mentor manufacturing teams, analyze performance data, and apply lean practices to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or another FDA-regulated environment.
• 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of industry experience; informal management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pilot manufacturing execution across assigned areas; translate priorities into shift plans and build-readiness actions.
• Ensure a safe, compliant work environment by reinforcing EHS requirements, quality systems, and documentation practices.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management to resolve constraints and keep builds on schedule.
• Confirm resources (people, materials, equipment, docs, training) are ready before build; escalate when needed.
• Coach and develop manufacturing associates and leads through direction, skills development, and accountability.
• Use schedule adherence, yield, downtime, cycle time, and labor data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Apply lean, 6S, visual management, and standardized work to improve safety, quality, and throughput in a high-mix pilot environment.
• Support new product introduction, process development, technology transfer, and controlled documentation updates.
• Partner with Manufacturing Manager on capacity planning for the evolving Innovation Center portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Meet the team:

The San Diego Innovation Center is where new technologies, manufacturing processes, and product innovations are transformed from concept into scalable production solutions. Our pilot manufacturing teams support a dynamic portfolio of development and clinical builds across Sensors, Applicators, Test Lab, and other emerging capabilities. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead an agile team in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, partnering with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver safe, compliant, and predictable execution while preparing future products and processes for scale.

Where you come in:

• Lead daily pilot manufacturing execution across assigned areas, translating changing program priorities into clear shift plans, staffing assignments, and build-readiness actions.
• Ensure a safe, compliant work environment by reinforcing EHS requirements, quality systems, good documentation practices, and proactive risk identification.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management to resolve constraints and keep development and clinical builds on schedule.
• Confirm people, materials, equipment, documentation, training, and process requirements are ready before build start; escal ...
• Coach and develop manufacturing associates and leads through daily direction, skills development, cross-training, performance feedback, and consistent accountability.
• Use operational data, including schedule adherence, yield, downtime, cycle time, and labor utilization, to identify trends and drive practical improvements.
• Apply lean manufacturing, 6S, visual management, and standardized work to improve safety, quality, flow, flexibility, and turnaround time in a high-mix pilot environment.
• Support new product introduction, process development, technology transfer, and controlled documentation updates, including work instructions, build records, and bills of material.
• Partner with the Manufacturing Manager to balance near-term execution with capacity, capability, and resource planning for the evolving Innovation Center portfolio.

What makes you successful:

• You have 2+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or another FDA-regulated environment.
• You have demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing, pilot plant, new product introduction, or development-build environment; 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• You communicate clearly in writing and verbally, set expectations, provide timely escalation, and build alignment across technical and operational teams.
• You are comfortable managing changing priorities, incomplete information, and competing program needs while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.
• You can interpret manufacturing data, identify root causes, and convert findings into sustainable actions that improve execution and readiness.
• You demonstrate a hands-on leadership style, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to developing people and strengthening team capability.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 6S, and standardized work education or practical experience is preferred.

What you'll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-8 years of industry experience
• Informal management/ team lead experience

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Salary: $75,200.00 - $125,300.00