By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

The successful applicant for the Production Supervisor role will lead the Manufacturing team to meet company goals related to safety, quality, labor efficiency, continuous improvement, and daily production targets for inventory fulfillment of our antibodies, proteins, enzymes, and other kit components for retail sale. The Supervisor will ensure that all direct reports are fully trained, provide strong leadership, and communicate performance expectations. The responsibilities of this position are to lead, organize, and stage different types of vials and bottles for filling. The position requires that the candidate has the ability to fill antibodies and protein solutions into vials. The candidate may be required to perform calculations based on volume and purity. The candidate must have the ability to cap and label vials of antibodies and proteins quickly and accurately. The candidate will be required to complete computer inventory entries and track supplies accurately. The candidate must have the ability to work in a laminar flow hood and fill (pipetting) products for extended periods of time. The candidate must have the ability to inspect vials with product and identify defects. The candidate will be required to operate cap torqueing and labeling automation. The candidate's ability to trouble shoot automation is an added skill set that would be desirable. The candidate will be required to learn nationalization process. The candidates' ability to complete paperwork accurately is critical. The candidate's ability to work in a fast-paced regulatory environment as a team is critical. The candidate must have the ability to gown and work in a clean room. The candidate performs pipette calibration accurately. The candidate may work on new production introduction, implementation, and filling. The candidate will help with yearend inventory counting and perform additional duties as assigned. The candidate will be required to exhibit EPIC behaviors aligned with the corporate vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and Direct production team to ensure that daily production goals are met

• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Promote the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to achieve quality and conformity of products

• Execute daily quality and delivery requirements as prioritized by production planning, management, and the Director of Operations

• Support inventory management tasks (physical and ERP/business systems) as directed

• Coordinate production support priorities with Scheduling, Engineering, Materials, and Quality

• Be a Stewart for continual ISO Quality Compliance

• Enable good documentation practices and support the ISO Quality System

• Assure production team adherence to all related company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Assist in resolving any process-related issues and non-conformances, corrective actions

• Promote cross-training to mitigate single point failures, and production surge

• Maintain accurate training records and training curriculum

• Display technical and personnel leadership skills; act as a role model, maintain morale and good communication

• Compile and present recurring metrics to management. (examples include, safety, quality, delivery, continuous improvement)

• Develop a working knowledge of the processes; participate in production and troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities when needed

• Provides for and reviews the performance and personal development of all direct reports on an individual basis.

• Supervise, track, and approve timecard approvals

• Process bottling of antibodies and proteins; prepping supplies, documents, filling, capping and labeling

• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Aseptic technique

• Perform various types of different bottlings

• Requires a 5-week training rotation for each job assignment

• Assist with annual inventory

• Follow company policies and practices as outlined in Handbook, follow guidelines regarding safety as outlined in the AWAIR, Chemical Hygiene and Exposure Control manuals and follow SOPs in accordance to the job.

• Learn and comply with regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering; or

• 5+ years’ experience supervising a manufacturing team, preferably a GMP lab setting

• 5+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing assembly environment, and familiar with workflow, GMP GDP and ISO regulations

• Demonstrated training in supervisory skills, additional leadership training is preferred.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing regulatory compliance requirements

• Formal continuous improvement training and experience desirable (Lean/ Six Sigma)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead a team, work independently and as a team member.

• Ability to handle stress and to interact with others to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

• Ability work cross functionally according to the department needs

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and automation (vial torqueing & labeling)

• Knowledge of appropriate calculations and how to perform calculation for bottling purposes.

• Knowledge of safety and company procedures and practices

• Skills in utilizing different product databases

• Skills in assisting internal departments in a professional manner

• Skills in problem solving; including the ability to identify and appropriately evaluate a course of action.

• Skills in decision-making.

• Skills in computer proficiency and Excel.

• Skills in math.

• Ability to follow written direction.

• Ability to act independently on routine assignments or projects.

• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.

• Ability to communicate professionally, both oral and written.

• Ability to pay attention to details and perform at a high-level accuracy.

• Ability to be flexible and work longer hours as needed.

• Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations (7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.)

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!

• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.

• We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.