Production Manager II

Bio-Rad Laboratories · Hercules, CA · 5 days ago

On-siteWriting$138k–$189k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Production Manager II oversees and leads all production processes and operations ensuring they run reliably, efficiently, and in accordance with the build schedules set to meet the demand for finished products. They are responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with planning, quality control, manufacturing engineering, marketing, and R&D management. The role involves allocating resources, adhering to cost, quality, and budgetary constraints and standards.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of 50+ production employees across Precast, 2nd Ops, and Packaging, driving accountability, performance, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Execute and optimize production schedules to meet demand for finished goods, balancing quality, cost, and on-time delivery across multiple product lines.
Own a budget of up to $2M, identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives that directly improve gross margin for the 925 site.
Partner cross-functionally with Planning, QC, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, and Marketing to ensure smooth new product introductions and product lifecycle transitions.
Champion compliance with regulatory and quality standards in a GMP-regulated environment, resolving operational challenges and removing obstacles that impact safety, quality, or throughput.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field.
Work Experience: 10+ years manufacturing production experience, preferably in a regulated environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8-10 years of supervisory/management experience.
Familiarity with SAP and other manufacturing materials systems.

Qualifications

Location: This position must be based in Hercules, CA and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Experience with SAP and other manufacturing materials systems.

Benefits

At Bio-Rad, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes:

Competitive and comprehensive medical plans for you and your family.
Free HSA funds.
A new fertility offering with stipend.
Group life and disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) plus profit sharing.
An employee stock purchase program.
A new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform.
Extensive learning and development opportunities.
Education benefits.
Student debt relief program.
Pet insurance.
Wellness challenges and support.
Paid time off.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,600 to $189,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.

Schedule

This position is full-time and requires regular attendance and availability during normal business hours.