Senior Production Supervisor

LGC Group•Middleton, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Middleton, United States. The ideal candidate will lead daily production operations across multiple stages of the manufacturing process—including reagent preparation, enzyme production, competent cell manufacturing, dispensing, and assembly—ensuring operational efficiency, adherence to quality and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree —or equivalent combination of applicable education and relevant work experience.
Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or operations capacity producing reagents or other biological products within a life science manufacturing organization.
Proven success managing and developing business staff, with the demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team in a dynamic working environment
Proven track record participating on or leading cross-functional project teams meeting organizational objectives and deliverables
Demonstrated experience with the implementation of new processes that improve the quality, efficiency, and profitability of manufacturing operations
Prior working experience within a quality management system (QMS) and the associated organizational functions
Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Proven knowledge of purification principles, including familiarity with solution preparation, column preparation, plasmid creation, e. coli cell transformation, e. coli cell culture, homogenization, precipitation, chromatography, NGS applications, and/or formulation processes
Bachelor’s degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology)

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate daily production activities to meet output targets and quality standards
Supervise, train, and mentor a team of production workers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles to optimize production processes and reduce waste
Monitor and analyze production metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies throughout the production floor
Collaborate with other departments such as quality control, maintenance, and supply chain to streamline operations
Develop and maintain production schedules, coordinating with supply chain to ensure timely delivery of materials
Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
Participate in continuous improvement projects and initiatives to enhance overall production efficiency