Technical Manufacturing Supervisor

General Summary:

TheTechnical ManufacturingSupervisoris responsible forthe planning, coordination, and supervision of immunoassay manufacturing activities within thecomponents, conjugation, andTestingproductionfunctions. This includes oversight of ELISA, Lateral FlowDevice(LFD),conjugates,buffersand particlesproduction, ensuring consistent quality, optimized workflows, and a safe, collaborative work environment. TheTechnical ManufacturingSupervisorplays a critical role in driving operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Strategic Execution

• Lead and develop a high-performing teamof Production Scientists and Technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct daily teamstandup meetings to review visual management performanceboardstopromote communication andhelp the team achieve the day, every day.

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations for ELISA, including ELISA reagents,LFD, andproductiontesting, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.

• Coordinate production schedules and hour-by-hour execution in collaboration with schedulers, managers, and other supervisors.

• Ensure quality materials are supplied to the process andmaintainappropriate inventorylevels using Kanban and supermarket systems.

• Verify production batch records and ensure meticulousqualityin all production functions.

• Monitor and verify routine and preventive equipment maintenance.Work closely with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support product transfers, documentation reviews, pilot production, and scale-up.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure effective training on products, processes, and safety protocols.

Technical Execution& Process Management

• Provide guidance on reagent preparation, conjugation procedures, gold nanoparticlesynthesisand thegoldconjugate and nitrocellulose prep & spray process.

• Perform functional testing of in-process and completed products; analyze and trend performance data.

• Use laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, and spectrophotometers.

• Identifyanddocument all non-compliant scenarios via non-conformance reports (NCRs) with emphasis on implementing countermeasures to avoid repeating the same scenario.

• UtilizeIFSERP system for job creation, material issuance, labor tracking, inventory receipt, and job completion.

• Draft and review SOPs and standard work documentation.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using EBOS(Ensign-Bickford Operating System)tools and lean manufacturing principles.

• Build a culture ofprocess and documentation discipline.All production processes and actions should be supported byappropriate documentation, especially when intentionally building outside of the production specifications.

• Facilitatedaily continuous improvementandKaizenactivities..

Leadership & Talent

• Live and lead in a manner consistent with ourcompany values and the Operations team's cultural norms.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, anddeliveryexcellence across all operational functions.

• Lead with authenticity and empathy to build trust, open communication, and psychological safety.

• Develop and mentor high-performing teams, driving engagement, retention, and continuous learning.

• Execute performance management processes including goal setting, coaching, feedback, and development planning.

• Build high-performing teams to accelerate business performance and growth by hiring top talent,engagingandretainingtalent within the core operations organization, and addressing low/lower performers.

• Developyourself and yourteam through Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS) tools to foster training and professional development of all associates.

• This role will at times be expected to directlyparticipatein theEnviroLogixproduction process. While not a primary responsibility, this is a standard expectation in the Operations team to supportseasonaldemand variation.

• Ensure strong accountability to our performance metrics and standards while simultaneously increasing employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or relatedscientificfield; advanced degreea plus.

• 5+years of experience in manufacturing or a related technical field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Proventrack recordof leading cross-functional teams and driving operational improvements.

• Strong working knowledge of immunoassay manufacturing, reagent conjugation, and analytical testing.

• Experience with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and quality management systems.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in both laboratory and office environments.

• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, climb stairs/ladders, andlift upto 50 pounds

• Regular use of computers and phones.