Production Manager

Eurofins USA Genomic Services•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron has been a pioneer in the gene synthesis industry since 1999, delivering millions of base pairs of accurate genes using its proprietary GeneMaker® multi-technology platform. Acquired by Eurofins Scientific in mid-2019, Blue Heron is now part of the Eurofins Genomics US division. The company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution of gene synthesis and plasmid operations at the Blue Heron facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related scientific field.
6+ years of manufacturing or operations experience in biotechnology, molecular biology, or related life science industries.
Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing technical production teams.
Strong hands-on experience with molecular biology workflows and manufacturing operations.
Experience working with LIMS systems and production data tracking tools.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Oversees, directs, coordinates and prioritizes the daily activities related Blue Heron GeneMaker® platform including Gene synthesis, plasmid DNA and IVTmRNA production.
Plan and organize the production schedule while ensuring compliance with safety regulations
Recruit, mentor, train, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team.
Drive operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
Serve as the primary technical and operational troubleshooting leader for the production organization.
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks, implement corrective actions, and improve workflow scalability.
Manage production materials, inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships while controlling costs and ensuring supply continuity.
Support implementation and optimization of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and production technologies.
Develop and maintain process controls, equipment validation programs, KPIs, and manufacturing metrics.
Ensure compliance with ISO 13485:2016 standards, internal quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to support new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
Foster a strong culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.