Supervisor, Manufacturing

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Position Summary

This position will provide effective leadership and supervision for production personnel on a high throughput biotechnology production line.

Position Responsibilities:

Oversee production in one or more of the following areas: reagent manufacturing, array, flowcell, manifolds production

Ensure production goals are met

Schedule and manage resources, track and report results, troubleshoot issues, train employees, and implement process improvements

Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Shipping, and Planning groups to deliver results

Write and revise work instructions, and train technicians on the proper use of these documents

Responsible for efficient processing of work orders, reviewing batch records, maintaining training records, facilitating efficient shift changeovers, revision of work instructions, production scheduling and reviewing timesheets

Talent Acquisition activities which include identifying needs of the department, justification for budget to fill positions, coordinating with HR to market the position, review resumes, conduct interviews and identify and recommend a candidate as the potential hire, and employee orientation to the department and company.

Talent Development activities which include developing training plans with employees to ensure they have the necessary expertise to successfully perform their jobs, provide ongoing guidance to employees, and career counseling to help employees develop and advance in their careers

Job Role Definition ensures that job descriptions accurately record the primary responsibilities, qualifications and terms for each job role in their group

Performance Management activities include setting performance standards, ensuring employees have appropriate and realistic job goals, providing ongoing feedback about employees’ performance, conducting performance appraisals, including assessing how the employees have performed and how they can improve their performance, developing performance improvement plans if employees’ performance is not adequate and providing rewards for employee accomplishments.

Ensure employees follow all applicable company policies and procedures

Other duties as may be determined by Management.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Requirements:

Diploma or equivalent studies required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred

0-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with 1-2 years of supervisory experience

Candidates with NTC / NITEC or High School educational qualifications with 10-15 years of relevant working experience may also be considered

Experience with cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 operations is required

Candidates with night shift and/or 24/7 management experience will be highly preferred

Experience in inventory control, SAP or similar

Experience with hazardous chemicals is a plus

Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Pharmaceutical / Life Science product manufacturing experience is preferred

Preference given to those with a command of GMP regulations as they pertain to clinical diagnostic products and expertise in transitioning processes from R&D to a manufacturing setting

Able to work in noisy environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)

Able to work in chemical environment with appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE)

Must be able to identify different colors for work purposes. In Illumina, we handle components/chemicals with different colors, and it is necessary to be able to differentiate and identify the correct components/chemicals (using visual) during operation

Possess a positive attitude and sense of urgency

Meticulous, keen attention to details and organized

Candidate must be able to work 12 hours rotating shifts (4 monthly rotations from day to night and vice versa)

Able to lead a production team to meet production KPI / schedules and priorities

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.