Team Leader, Manufacturing

Oxoid Remel Microbiology; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxoid Remel Microbiology, now under Astorg ownership, seeks a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations to guide a high-performing team across shifts, ensuring safety, quality and production efficiency. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to deliver compliant, cost-effective manufacturing results.

This role requires leadership of 5–15 staff, strong cGMP/ISO knowledge, robust problem-solving skills, and experience with MES and MS Office in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or bachelor’s with 2 years in pharma/biotech or regulated industry.
• Experience leading teams of 5–15 people.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency with MES and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across shifts to meet production schedules and equipment efficiency.
• Coordinate activities with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and other support functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize workflows for safety, quality and cost.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain cGMP standards.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback; conduct training and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP/ISO knowledge

Troubleshooting/root cause analysis

Documentation/batch records

MES and MS Office

Communication/interpersonal skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Shift work across nights/weekends

Cleanroom/PPE

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Preferred fields: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Workday ID: R-01358933

Joining our team, you’ll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Team Leader in Manufacturing Operations, you will guide and develop a high-performing team while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, and production efficiency. You will coordinate department activities across shifts to meet production schedules and equipment efficiency requirements while maintaining strict adherence to cGMP standards. This role combines leadership with strategic operational oversight to deliver important products that help our customers make a meaningful difference. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and other support functions, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and cultivate a culture of safety and quality excellence. You will manage daily production activities, conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and training, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while maintaining optimal cost-benefit ratios.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industry
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related technical field
• IOSH Managing Safely certification advantageous
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow Belt or higher) beneficial
• Leadership experience managing teams of 5-15 people
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards and quality management systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing documentation and batch record requirements
• Proficiency with manufacturing execution systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for leading teams and interfacing with stakeholders
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• Capable of working in cleanroom environments with required PPE and gowning procedures

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we’re steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life. Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, is now under the ownership of Astorg, a leading private equity firm with deep healthcare sector expertise and proven track record in diagnostics. With the continuity of trusted brands, established expertise and a long-standing reputation in microbiology, we’re looking for talented people to join us as we enter our next chapter of growth. Come and be part of what’s next for our company.