Supervisor, Manufacturing

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

3d • $75,200 - $125,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Innovation Center is where new technologies, manufacturing processes, and product innovations are transformed from concept into scalable production solutions. Our pilot manufacturing teams support a dynamic portfolio of development and clinical builds across Sensors, Applicators, Test Lab, and other emerging capabilities. As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will lead an agile team in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, partnering with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver safe, compliant, and predictable execution while preparing future products and processes for scale.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or another FDA-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing, pilot plant, new product introduction, or development-build environment.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, set expectations, provide timely escalation, and build alignment across technical and operational teams.
• Comfortable managing changing priorities, incomplete information, and competing program needs while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.
• Can interpret manufacturing data, identify root causes, and convert findings into sustainable actions that improve execution and readiness.
• Demonstrate a hands-on leadership style, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to developing people and strengthening team capability.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of industry experience
• Informal management/ team lead experience

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
• Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 6S, and standardized work education or practical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pilot manufacturing execution across assigned areas, translating changing program priorities into clear shift plans, staffing assignments, and build-readiness actions.
• Ensure a safe, compliant work environment by reinforcing EHS requirements, quality systems, good documentation practices, and proactive risk identification.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management to resolve constraints and keep development and clinical builds on schedule.
• Confirm people, materials, equipment, documentation, training, and process requirements are ready before build start; escalate risks early with clear owners and recovery plans.
• Coach and develop manufacturing associates and leads through daily direction, skills development, cross-training, performance feedback, and consistent accountability.
• Use operational data, including schedule adherence, yield, downtime, cycle time, and labor utilization, to identify trends and drive practical improvements.
• Apply lean manufacturing, 6S, visual management, and standardized work to improve safety, quality, flow, flexibility, and turnaround time in a high-mix pilot environment.
• Support new product introduction, process development, technology transfer, and controlled documentation updates, including work instructions, build records, and bills of material.
• Partner with the Manufacturing Manager to balance near-term execution with capacity, capability, and resource planning for the evolving Innovation Center portfolio.

Benefits

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level