Senior Manufacturing Manager

Senior Manufacturing Manager (Contract, onsite)

Location : Concord, CA

Pay Rate : $75 / HR - $84 / HR

Conversion : Temp-to-Hire after 3 months based on performance

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and mature reagent production processes to support rapid growth.
• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing team (14 direct reports).
• Define long-term manufacturing strategy, including capacity expansion and automation.
• Lead technology transfers from R&D to Manufacturing for scalable, validated processes.
• Architect end-to-end planning functions (demand review, capacity modeling, MPS creation).
• Implement planning systems (MRP, forecasting, dashboards) for short- and long-term scalability.
• Strengthen inventory strategy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Anticipate and mitigate capacity constraints for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Drive Lean / continuous improvement culture to improve throughput and reduce scrap.
• Implement SOPs, documentation, training programs, and quality systems for scale-up.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with GMP / ISO13485 standards.
• Partner with Engineering on automation and process control systems.

Qualifications

Search managed by : Carly Dilworth

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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