Bio-Rad Laboratories

Manufacturing/Plant Manager

Bio-Rad Laboratories • $125K — $172K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Manage allocation of resources for manufacturing activities and projects.
  • Approve material purchases, capital expenditures, and operating costs within guidelines.
  • Monitor operational progress and make necessary adjustments, reporting metrics to management.
  • Resolve manufacturing execution issues to ensure a steady supply of products.
  • Set and control operational budgets, analyzing labor, costs, and material usage.
  • Maintain plant policies for safety and quality, ensuring compliance with certifications.
  • Implement new technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical plans for you and your family.
  • Free HSA funds and newly introduced fertility benefits.
  • Group life and disability insurance, along with paid parental leave.
  • 401k with profit sharing and an employee stock purchase program.
  • Upgraded mental health platform and extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Education benefits including a student debt relief program.
  • Various wellness programs and support, including pet insurance and paid time off.
Full 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.

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About Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products. The company was founded in 1952 in Berkeley, California, by husband and wife team David and Alice Schwartz. The company is a member of the S&P 400 index and has its headquarters in Hercules, California. Bio-Rad's products are used for research and development in the life science market, as well as in clinical diagnostics and industrial markets.
Learn more about Bio-Rad Laboratories
Size
7,900 employees
Market Cap
$12.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.8 billion
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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