NAC Consumables Production Manager

Lead a team in Nucleic Acid Chemistry Consumables Manufacturing at LGC’s Alexandria site, coordinating internal and external supply.
In this people manager role and owners of multiple workstreams, you will oversee a team focused on ensuring specific business deliverables are met. Your decisions will be based on the needs of each workstream, driving business results through effective communication, planning, monitoring, and appraising individual performance. You will recruit, hire, train, and manage team members, fostering their growth and ensuring talent management.
As a member of the Alexandria site Operations Leadership Team, you will create an environment of Operational Excellence and Safety within each workstream, owning production, quality, and improvement results. You will strategically position each workstream to meet current and future demands, responding to rapid growth opportunities in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 environments.
Essential Functions:
Participate in or manage the hiring, training, and cross-training of staff to build a robust support system for production surges.
Ensure staff is adequately trained on all required procedures and verify training as needed.
Manage team priorities, aligning them with company and customer needs.
Ensure manufacturing priorities are met through effective management of shop orders, employee scheduling, maintenance activities, and equipment functionality.
Communicate and coordinate efficiently with customers, suppliers, and team members.
Maintain up-to-date work instructions to support standardized processes and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership through performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, and technical expertise.
Proactively collaborate with production groups, customers, and other LGC teams to identify and implement continuous improvement areas.
Research, implement, and maintain necessary equipment to meet organizational needs.
Review and report key manufacturing metrics, taking measures to improve these numbers.
Apply financial disciplines to maintain and improve product margins.
Make resource recommend
ations to meet manufacturing objectives.
Periodically review team workloads and streamline processes to improve efficiency.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
Ensure all activities align with Safety and Quality processes.
Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies:
Align with LGC’s core values of Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
Promote cooperation and commitment within a diverse team to achieve company goals.
Possess strong communication, documentation, testing, and problem-solving skills.
Adaptable and willing to adjust work schedules as necessary.
Make data-driven decisions and maintain a strong commitment to quality.
Demonstrate knowledge in quality control inspection concepts and operational effectiveness.
Motivated and proactive, with a strong track record of collaboration and problem-solving.
Committed to personal and team development through effective communication and coaching.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business administration, Quality Control, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in a related field, including management of manufacturing teams
Experience in an ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 certified QMS environment
Knowledge or training in Lean or Continuous Improvement concepts
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and inventory management systems
Proven leadership skills in a consumables manufacturing environment
Experience in hiring, training, leading, and developing employees
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of industry experience and 5+ years of supervisory experience
Lean Green Belt certification

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No