Manufacturing Manager - ELISA Manufacturing & Print LabLocation: Lansing, MI
Reports to: Senior Manufacturing Manager
Direct Reports: Manufacturing Supervisors, Team Leads
Role SummaryThis role provides manufacturing leadership for ELISA Manufacturing and the Print Lab, two highly technical and detail-driven operations. The position ensures consistent execution, workforce stability, and operational discipline while balancing throughput, quality requirements, and resource constraints.
Key Responsibilities- Own manufacturing execution for ELISA and Print Lab operations across safety, quality, and delivery.
- Lead Manufacturing Supervisors and Team Leads through clear prioritization and performance management.
- Ensure adherence to standard work, batch records, and controlled processes.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain to address constraints and resolve issues.
- Drive KPI performance including scrap, rework, schedule adherence, and labor efficiency.
- Support training effectiveness and onboarding for technical manufacturing roles.
- Identify operational risks early and lead corrective actions.
- Maintain inspection and audit readiness across assigned areas.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve stability and reduce complexity.
Qualifications / Experience- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in regulated or GMP-like environments.
- Experience leading supervisors and managing multiple production areas.
- Working knowledge of production control, batch manufacturing, and quality systems.
- Proven ability to lead through change, including startup or transition activities.
- Clear, practical communicator with strong follow-through.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, operations management, or a related technical field is required.
