Assay Production Supervisor - Accellix

About the role

The Assay Production Supervisor - Accellix leads daily manufacturing operations for the Accellix product line. This role oversees production personnel, ensures products are manufactured safely and efficiently, and drives performance against quality, delivery, and productivity goals. The Production Supervisor partners with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning teams to support continuous improvement and ensure compliance in a GMP-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Production Leadership
  • Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
  • Monitor production schedules and adjust resources to support operational priorities.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes are executed efficiently and in accordance with established procedures.
  • Address production issues promptly and escalate concerns as needed.
• People Leadership
  • Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing technicians.
  • Provide performance feedback, training, and development opportunities.
  • Support staffing, cross-training, and workforce planning activities.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, quality system requirements, and company procedures.
  • Support investigations, corrective actions, and audit readiness activities.
  • Verify production records and documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant.
  • Promote quality standards that support reliable product performance.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to improve manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
  • Support process transfers, validation activities, and new product introductions.
  • Drive adherence to standard work and operational discipline.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Planning teams to support production objectives.
  • Help ensure alignment between production output, inventory requirements, and testing needs.
  • Communicate production status, challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Requirements

• Required
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 6+ years of experience in a lab-based manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated production environment.
  • 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating production teams.
  • Experience working with production metrics, quality systems, and manufacturing documentation.
• Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Experience with reagent formulation or biomolecules.
  • Experience with drying/stabilization processes.
  • Experience with microfluidics or consumable manufacturing.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple production activities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to analyze production performance and drive operational improvements.
• Working knowledge of GMP and quality system requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.

Working Conditions

• Combination of production floor and office environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE in manufacturing areas.
• Occasional lifting and material handling as needed.
• Flexibility to support production activities outside of normal business hours when required.

Pay

The estimated wage range for this role based in Illinois is $31.30 – $45.10 per hour. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program.

Benefits

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options.
• Company-provided life and accidental death insurance.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Various voluntary benefit offerings.
• Discount programs.
• Parental leaves.