NAC Consumables Supervisor

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of the Column and PolyFrit manufacturing processes. The NAC Consumables Supervisor position focuses primarily on leading the team to NAC Consumables and to maintain the stock or supply the products for the company’s DNA synthesis reagents, which are supplied to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the priorities of products and projects as directed by the NAC Consumables Manager to affect the day-to-day priorities of the team members, ensuring that the changing needs of the company and customers are always reflected in those priorities.
• Ensure priorities are completed by:
• Properly scheduling employee time off requests
• Appropriately scheduling maintenance activities
• Verifying equipment is functioning and properly maintained
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal suppliers, production team members, and production supervisors and managers to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources
• Effectively communicate with maintenance team members to ensure production equipment is functional and available for production.
• Ensure appropriate work instructions are in place as well as write and review manufacturing procedures and documents with the objective of improving production efficiency, complying with applicable quality and safety standards, and to ensure the continuous improvement of processes.
• Provide effective leadership through:
• Performance evaluations and goal setting
• Active coaching and mentoring of team members
• Supplying technical expertise to team members
• Enforcing company policy and managing individual performance issues
• Proactively interface with packaging support group and internal customers to identify and implement areas of continuous improvement.
• Execute on objectives and goals to support a positive, efficient, and motivated team.
• Serve as team expert for the utilization of LGC’s inventory management system.
• Support team operations through manufacturing support and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for overseeing the safe use of hazardous chemicals in a manufacturing environment on a daily basis.
• Ensure the availability of raw materials to make products in a timely manner that complies with internal and external customer requirements.
• Research (with budget), implement, and maintain equipment as needed to perform production tasks at the scales or volumes required by end users.
• Make recommendations to management as necessary regarding resources required to meet production objectives, including raw materials, equipment, employees, and production space.
• Periodically review the workload of the team and take necessary measures to streamline processes as needed.
• Ensure maintenance of a safe, organized, and clean working space.
• Provide status reports and updates to the NAC Consumables Manager and Site Director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated work experience in a related field including management of manufacturing teams
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certified QMS, or equivalent, environment
• Working knowledge or training in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
• Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office software and inventory management system
• Professional presence and strong attention to detail
• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment
• Experience hiring, training, leading and developing employees

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!