Director, Manufacturing and Site Lead

Company Description

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.

Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World!

Job Description

The Director, Manufacturing and Site Lead role at LGC offers a chance to lead in innovative manufacturing in a dynamic setting.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

• Lead manufacturing teams and site administration to ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Responsible for personnel activities of direct reports including budgeting, staffing, training, performance evaluations, mentoring and coaching, and goal setting including setting employee objectives linked to business initiatives and other key performance indicators
• Develop and implement operational plans and site priorities
• Drive Operational Excellence to reduce cost, improve efficiency, quality, safety and customer experience
• Ensure manufacturing consistency, quality conformance, and compliance of all product specifications
• Motivate and engage local workforce, identify and nurture critical talent to support business goals
• Ensure a culture that values and promotes compliance, customer happiness, safety, quality, teamwork and goal achievement
• Coordinate and communicate with local business collaborators
• Perform other duties as required to meet business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, operations, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of a decade of experience within a manufacturing or life sciences organization, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Previous experience with facilities management and/or building maintenance, preferably in lab environments
• Demonstrated success leading, managing, and motivating people
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems
• Evident understanding and implementation of Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement concepts
• Proven success managing and developing people, group problem solving, and managing customer relationships in an operational or project environment
• Proficient computer skills required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in engineering or life sciences (biology, biochemistry, genomics) required
• Prior work experience in a biotechnology, medical device, or pharmaceutical organization
• Formal lean manufacturing certifications (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.)
• Experience in Supply Chain and ERP systems

Competencies & Behaviours

• A strong dedication to quality and continuous improvement
• Clear strategic problem solver with proven critical relationship development skills
• Demonstrated excellent planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate to external partners and all levels of an organization
• Collaborate effectively, adapt to change, and influence positively in a team setting.
• Showed independence: capable of initiating and leading while acknowledging the right moment for collaborator involvement
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks within a dynamic work environment
• Assertive and decisive, consistent and fair, demonstrating integrity and emotional intelligence
• Goal-oriented and efficiency-focused to ensure targets are achieved within specified timelines and budgets
• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviours: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.

What we offer (US based-employees)

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com