Senior Manager, Production (Reagents) at Pacific Biosciences of California in Menlo Park, California

Job Description:

Senior Manager, Reagents Production


PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.


Position Summary:
PacBio is looking for a talented Manager to lead the reagents production team. This person will be responsible for leading and overseeing the daily production of molecular biology commercial reagent kits (formulation, filling, and kitting). The production manager will work closely with the planning, supply chain, product transfer, development, and quality teams to release products on time with high quality standard. To excel the candidate needs outstanding coordination and communication skills. Initiative, attention to details, and efficiency are also critical.


Responsibilities:

• Oversee the reagents production team, on and off the production floor, to achieve the production goals.


• Drive reagents production to ensure the: 1) Team works efficiently while maintaining high quality work, 2) Schedules and specifications are met, 3) Work orders and batch records are reviewed and processed timely, 4) Manufacturing processes are effective, 5) Work areas are safe and organized for maximum efficiency, 6) Inventory counts are correct


• Create production schedules and review timesheets


• Coach and train employees on production processes


• Assist in troubleshooting issues on the production floor


• Write and revise work instructions


• Communicate work order status and estimated completion dates to management


• Perform duties as a production operator, as needed


• Provide recommendations for process and systems improvements where needed


• Work with external groups (e.g., Engineering, Production Planning, Purchasing, Materials & Logistics, Facilities, ERP administrators, Quality) to insure effective execution

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in a manufacturing environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry


• 4+ years in a production manager role


• Experience in production of molecular biology reagent kits


• Experience in handling/packaging temperature sensitive liquids


• Experience in inventory control


• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP


• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel


• BS or MS in a Life Science field like biochemistry, or biology


• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a regulated environment for IVD products (ISO 13485 clean room manufacturing environment)


• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)


• Experience with planning tools and principles

This role requires 100% onsite presence (Mon-Fri).


You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.


All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.


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


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Salary Range:
$148,200.00 - $222,200.00


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