Manufacturing/Plant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

As the Manufacturing/Plant Manager,  you will oversee management of all areas of manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule within quality standards and cost objectives.

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

 

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Responsible for allocation of resources to support manufacturing activities and division manufacturing projects.
• Within established guidelines, approves material purchases, capital investment, facility improvement, and operating expenses.
• Monitors operational progress and makes adjustments as needed; reports key metrics to Division Management.
• Analyzes, resolves, and implements solutions to manufacturing execution issues to ensure a consistent pipeline of manufactured products to meet customer demand.
• Sets operational budgets and controls and analyzes manufacturing operation costs including labor utilization, standard costs, scrap, waste, yields, material usage and rework.
• Establishes and maintains plant policies related to safety, quality standards, production processes necessary to meet ISO and other quality certification, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Implement new technologies and processes to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
• Creates and/or oversees quality and continuous improvement activities utilizing quality tools and systems such as Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S with the goal of increasing yields, product quality, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and reduced costs.  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• 12+ years manufacturing production experience and process/engineering roles, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred.

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

 

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k 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 (ERG’s), and more!

 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $125,500 - $172,600 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. This position is also eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

 

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

 

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

 

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