Director of Production

Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team youre helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed and every member of our team plays an important role.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Production is responsible for maintaining an intense focus on meeting customer needs leading all functions across the production workflow and driving improvement in productivity and lead time reduction utilizing critical KPIs. Additionally this leader will drive internal communication with key stakeholders and the production associates developing the manufacturing team while ensuring delivery of high-quality products.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish key performance indicators that drive change and visibility to the team and leadership. Track trend and monitor routinely with active data analysis to target and drive results. Utilize findings from KPIs to establish and implement new and improved processes within the manufacturing workflow.
• Develop and communicate a vision and strategic objectives that align with the operations and business strategy.
• Identify projects and create plans for appropriate course of action (e.g. footprint optimization in-source vs. outsource and process improvement) to maximize profitability and supply.
• Work closely with functional leaders from quality regulatory EHS production supply chain warehouse logistics purchasing process engineering to maintain timely and compliant production
• Coach mentor and lead with operational excellence / lean tools to improve productivity customer allegiance and quality.
• Coordinate the hiring training coaching and annual performance reviews of the production teams. Define and establish clear objectives and expectations provide direct feedback routinely for performance management.
• Facilitate and mentor the development of team members and front-line leaders to be exceptional contributors to the teams success.
• Lead managers and other site leadership across functions to achieve site goals.
• Drive compliance to applicable US FDA GMP and global Quality System Regulations.
• Monitor and manage progress on projects ensuring key requirements and milestones are met.
• Manage budgets schedules and key operating metrics.
• Execute robust Risk Management practices to maintain high probability of project success.
• Assess resource needs across multiple projects and work with appropriate managers to assign resources per established priorities.

Our Culture:

At Teknova our culture is all about creative problem solving and our default answer is Yes. Were customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We arent interested in the status quowe want to discover whats possible. Were bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results engineer formats that fit their systems and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our teamwe want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do and were here to support them.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in chemistry biochemistry or related discipline. Masters Degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of management experience in complex reagent or consumable production environment within the bioproduction/biopharmaceutical space.
• Practical application experience in continuous improvement methodologies and/or lean 6-sigma to improve processes strengthen quality and drive efficiency.
• Clear understanding of best manufacturing management principles including their application in a high growth environment.
• Strong leadership ability with the capability to leverage diverse resources respond quickly understand the impact of changes and decisions facilitate agreement build collaborative relationships and focus on customer needs.

Benefits:

From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy were invested in our associates. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Teknova wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Paid holidays paid time off and paid sick leave

From our scientists to our shipping department the people who thrive here see beyond reporting linesthey are driven and open to learning something new. If youre ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity collaboration and customer obsession wed love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.