NAC Consumables Production Manager

Company Description

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World, and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatments for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, hard-working organization.

At our site in Alexandria, Minnesota, we design, manufacture, test and provide service support of LGC, Biosearch Technologies laboratory instrumentation and consumables. Products produced and distributed from this location enable scientists to make the world a safer place and enables customers in areas such as developing and identifying new plant hybrids, testing and tracking of food products for food safety, and research to support human diagnostic testing. The Alexandria site represents a centre of excellence for Biosearch Technologies in the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Field Service by supplying and supporting customers and team members around the world. Our services are accredited to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

Job Description

Lead a team in Nucleic Acid Chemistry Consumables Manufacturing at LGC’s Alexandria site, coordinating internal and external supply.

In this people manager role and owners of multiple workstreams, you will oversee a team focused on ensuring specific business deliverables are met. Your decisions will be based on the needs of each workstream, driving business results through effective communication, planning, monitoring, and appraising individual performance. You will recruit, hire, train, and manage team members, fostering their growth and ensuring talent management.

As a member of the Alexandria site Operations Leadership Team, you will create an environment of Operational Excellence and Safety within each workstream, owning production, quality, and improvement results. You will strategically position each workstream to meet current and future demands, responding to rapid growth opportunities in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 environments.

Essential Functions: 

• Participate in or manage the hiring, training, and cross-training of staff to build a robust support system for production surges.
• Ensure staff is adequately trained on all required procedures and verify training as needed.
• Manage team priorities, aligning them with company and customer needs.
• Ensure manufacturing priorities are met through effective management of shop orders, employee scheduling, maintenance activities, and equipment functionality.
• Communicate and coordinate efficiently with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Maintain up-to-date work instructions to support standardized processes and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership through performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, and technical expertise.
• Proactively collaborate with production groups, customers, and other LGC teams to identify and implement continuous improvement areas.
• Research, implement, and maintain necessary equipment to meet organizational needs.

Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies:

• Align with LGC’s core values of Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
• Promote cooperation and commitment within a diverse team to achieve company goals.
• Possess strong communication, documentation, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable and willing to adjust work schedules as necessary.
• Make data-driven decisions and maintain a strong commitment to quality.
• Demonstrate knowledge in quality control inspection concepts and operational effectiveness.
• Motivated and proactive, with a strong track record of collaboration and problem-solving.
• Committed to personal and team development through effective communication and coaching.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business administration, Quality Control, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in a related field, including management of manufacturing teams
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certified QMS environment
• Knowledge or training in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and inventory management systems
• Proven leadership skills in a consumables manufacturing environment
• Experience in hiring, training, leading, and developing employees

Preferred Qualif