Location: Lansing, MI
Reports to: Senior Manufacturing Manager
Direct Reports: Manufacturing Supervisors, Team Leads
Position SummaryThe
Manufacturing Manager - Lateral Flow Chemistry Production supervises employees who operate equipment used to manufacture products and maintains inventory records of raw materials used in batch manufacturing. Ensures accurate and up-to-date batch records and data sheets on batches in process. Oversee in-process tests (such as hardness, weight, variation, pH and moisture content) to ensure that batches meet specifications. Resolves equipment and product problems. Incumbents in this job family are typically responsible for directing and guiding the work of teams and/or individuals. This role provides manufacturing leadership for all activities related to the production of chemical and protein reagents for the production of Lateral Flow Diagnostics. This position ensures consistent execution, workforce stability, and operational discipline while balancing throughput, quality requirements, and resource constraints.
Key Responsibilities- Own manufacturing execution for Lateral Flow 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Experience- 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in regulated or GMP-like environments.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, operations management, or a related technical field is required.
- 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.
