Manufacturing Manager - Lateral Flow Chemistry Production

Key Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing execution for Lateral Flow operations across safety, quality, and delivery.
• Lead Manufacturing Supervisors and Team Leads through clear prioritization and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to standard work, batch records, and controlled processes.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain to address constraints and resolve issues.
• Drive KPI performance including scrap, rework, schedule adherence, and labor efficiency.
• Support training effectiveness and onboarding for technical manufacturing roles.
• Identify operational risks early and lead corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection and audit readiness across assigned areas.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve stability and reduce complexity.

Qualifications / Experience

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in regulated or GMP-like environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, operations management, or a related technical field is required.
• Experience leading supervisors and managing multiple production areas.
• Working knowledge of production control, batch manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead through change, including startup or transition activities.
• Clear, practical communicator with strong follow-through.