Manufacturing Lead

Neogen Corporation • Lansing, MI

23h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate preparation, mixing, and delivery of production chemicals used in Soleris® Next Generation (NG) System manufacturing. This mid-level position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional who is comfortable leading others on the production floor, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and supporting efficient, compliant operations in a regulated environment.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, or similar production environment where accuracy of chemical composition and process control is critical.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or coordinating the work of others, with the ability to provide clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, solvents, and acids, and of operating within health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions, SOPs, and batch records with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Comfortable performing hands-on production tasks, including equipment cleaning, basic maintenance, and spill response, in accordance with training and safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, effective communication abilities, and basic IT skills for using electronic systems to record production and compliance data.
• Authorization to work in the United States, with documentation that can be provided during the recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing for food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, personal care, or related life sciences products.
• Familiarity with automated or semi-automated manufacturing systems or laboratory-supporting production environments.
• Experience with furnace operation, profiling, and equipment maintenance, and/or experience in ISO-certified, GMP, or similarly regulated environments.
• Training in chemical safety, spill response, environmental compliance, and/or exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support a production team responsible for preparing, mixing, and delivering production chemicals where precise chemical composition is essential.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities follow written and verbal instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulatory and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely production and compliance records, including electronic documentation, in line with internal quality systems and data protection requirements.
• Oversee the safe handling, removal, and disposal of chemicals, solvents, and acids in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including responding to and assisting with chemical spill cleanup.
• Perform or coordinate routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of production furnaces and related equipment, including cleaning glass tubes and associated assemblies, and support furnace profiling and process monitoring activities.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and collaborative team environment by providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support, and by working closely with quality, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Standard benefits package.
• Opportunities for training, skills development, and career progression within manufacturing and related functions.
• A strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing, including appropriate PPE, training, and ongoing support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed