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Bio-Rad Laboratories

Life science reagents, instruments, software

Manufacturing Plant Manager 1

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 5
ContractPortland, ME, USA$60.33 - $82.98 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field is required.
  • Twelve or more years of manufacturing production experience and process or engineering roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
  • Ten or more years of leadership or management experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Allocate resources to support manufacturing activities and division manufacturing projects.
  • Approve material purchases, capital investment, facility improvement, and operating expenses within established guidelines.
  • Monitor operational progress, make adjustments as needed, and report key metrics to Division Management.
  • Analyze and resolve manufacturing execution issues and implement solutions to maintain a consistent pipeline of manufactured products that meets customer demand.
  • Set operational budgets and control and analyze manufacturing operation costs, including labor utilization, standard costs, scrap, waste, yields, material usage, and rework.
  • Establish and maintain plant policies related to safety, quality standards, production processes, and applicable ISO and other quality certification, regulatory, and industry requirements.
  • Implement new technologies and processes to improve manufacturing efficiencies.
  • Create and/or oversee quality and continuous improvement activities using quality tools and systems such as Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S to increase yields, product quality, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction while reducing costs.

About the Company

Bio-Rad Laboratories

Life science reagents, instruments, software

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of tools for life science research and clinical diagnostics, including reagents, instruments, and software. The company serves universities, pharmaceutical and biotech firms, and clinical laboratories, providing products that support cell biology, gene expression, protein purification, and imaging. Its products are sold through a dedicated direct sales force and online channels, with revenue from product sales and service contracts. The company emphasizes quality and reliability in its offerings. The main difference from competitors is its broad, integrated portfolio of end-to-end solutions across research and clinical applications, combined with a global sales and support network. Bio-Rad’s goal is to help researchers and clinicians advance scientific discoveries and improve patient outcomes by enabling accurate experiments and dependable diagnostics.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hercules, CA
Founded
1952

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