The Opportunity QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. The Role The Automation Operator Lead is a key role responsible for overseeing and optimizing production processes. This includes operating and monitoring equipment, supervising and training subordinate operators, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols, and maintaining product quality through aseptic techniques. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, managing documentation, and leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. This role is located in Athens, Ohio. The Responsibilities Operate and monitor production line equipment, ensuring efficient workflow, meeting production targets, and optimizing processes. Supervise, train, and mentor subordinate operators, ensuring a skilled and competent workforce, and providing ongoing training and guidance. Ensure strict adherence to GMP production documentation, Environmental Health & Safety protocols, and PPE requirements, utilizing aseptic techniques for product integrity. Monitor and report on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), conduct first article inspections, and perform quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. Train new operators, ensuring full competence and establishing cross-training initiatives. Perform general preventative maintenance on all production line equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency. Follow established equipment cleaning and cleanliness monitoring procedures. Manage material requisition for daily production needs, outflows of completed parts, and fulfillment of daily/weekly production schedules. Ensure accurate and organized completion of production documentation, comprehensively reviewing documents as needed. Conduct equipment change-overs and line clearances to minimize downtime and ensure smooth transitions between different products, batches, or shifts. Maintains clean and efficient workspaces and drives contamination mitigation efforts. Run daily staff stand-up meetings (M1 level) to communicate production goals, address issues, drive safety initiatives, and ensure team alignment and motivation to achieve production KPIs. Lead Lean Initiatives, e.g., Kaizen event leader, and manage performance of staff towards department and company goals, providing feedback on performance. Perform other duties and projects as assigned, working on complex assignments that require considerable judgment and initiative. The Individual Required: High school diploma or equivalent 4-6 years of related experience in a technical automation manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role Knowledgeable of federal and other regulations, e.g. QSR's, ISO, ISO 13485, CMDR. Experience with high complexity, semi-automated production equipment Knowledge of MS Office and software systems used in manufacturing Ability to perform manufacturing operations with a high degree of quality, skill, and efficiency Solid understanding of manufacturing systems (documentation, compliance, in