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EnviroLogix

Dry Room Lead

EnviroLogix, Portland, Maine, us, 04122

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Job Description Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross‑functional teams at every level. From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology.

Dry Room Lead

is a driven, results‑oriented and resilient leader with a strong continuous improvement mindset. The role is to manage key functions of our lateral flow device (LFD) production process including lamination, components manufacturing, LFD pads, LFD comb assembly, LFD strip cutting, vialing & kitting, and/or finished goods packaging and inspection.

This dynamic role offers autonomy to lead production in a manner consistent with our Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics while receiving people leadership support and general guidance from the Supervisor, Core Operations.

Responsibilities

Create production schedules and define and allocate labor needs

Ensure the production cells are ready at the start of every shift

Lead daily team production huddle including reviewing visual management of prior day’s performance and plan for current day

Maintain Visual Boards and present to Ops leadership, daily

Ensure materials are supplied to the production cells to avoid downtime and waiting

Verify Production Batch Records are complete

Issuing Material and Labor to Jobs in ERP System

Verify process start‑up and quality checks are conducted

Execute production schedule and verify production goals for Daily Plan are achieved

Identify production escalations and identify immediate countermeasures

Communicate effectively cross‑functionally to solve issues and meet goals

Maintain meticulous documentation of lot and part numbers, inventory and quality assurance records on standard operating procedures (SOP)

Coordinate labor assignments to cover for absenteeism and vacations

Operation and cleaning of automated and semi‑automated production equipment and printers in assembly areas

Train production team members and coordinate cross‑training, providing thorough documentation/checklists to operators

Verify routine and preventive maintenance is performed. Troubleshoot initial equipment issues; work with facilities/engineering to resolve as needed

Verify standard work is followed and maintain up‑to‑date documentation. Initiate, review and approve Document Change Requests

Follow EnviroLogix safety policies and procedures, and report any unsafe or hazardous condition to supervisor or the Environmental, Health, and Safety department for corrective action

The expectation of this role is ≥50% allocation to direct production labor functions with the remainder of the time used for indirect labor responsibilities associated with maximizing SQDC of the team

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Update standard work processes and documents where outdated and ensure proper change management from both a document and production execution perspective

Drive problem solving, corrective actions and identification of systemic issues

Evaluate production activities for continuous improvement opportunities. Lead improvement initiatives

Partner with the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) leader to identify continuous improvement and kaizen opportunities within the dry room production process

Skills Required

Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high SQDC standards

Basic math to document production results

Self‑motivated, execution oriented with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment

Positive work ethic and passionate attitude

Embrace and sustain change for the better

Proven ability to work well in a team environment with sound negotiation and problem‑solving skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally to collaborate with colleagues and cross‑functional teams

Experience with ERP systems is preferred

Requirements

Experience within manufacturing operations

High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Physical Demands

Bend, stoop, carry, climb stairs/rolling stairs (max one flight) Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds

Regular exposure to temperature changes (generally room temp, with occasional short movement in/out of walk‑in coolers/freezers)

Standing for extended periods of time

Eye/hand dexterity and speed while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency

Ability to utilize a computer

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Production

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