Shift Leader, Manufacturing

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6000 strong and do business in over 130 countries providing answers with fast accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most home to hospital lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho we are seeking an Operations Shift Leader to work in our Pompano Beach FL location. The Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing daytoday manufacturing operations during assigned shifts ensuring production goals are met while maintaining compliance with quality safety and regulatory standards. This role provides frontline leadership supports continuous improvement initiatives and serves as a key liaison between operators supervisors and crossfunctional partners.

Work Schedule: A-Shift (6:00am -2:30pm)

The Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures.

• Lead and coordinate production activities to meet daily safety quality delivery and productivity targets.

• Provide direction guidance and support to production operators during assigned shifts.

• Monitor adherence to GMP FDA ISO and company quality standards

• Address production issues escalate risks and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Train coach and mentor employees to enhance performance and engagement.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives including lean manufacturing and process optimization.

• Maintain accurate production documentation shift reports and Systems Updates.

• .Perform other work-related duties as assigned

The Individual

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device diagnostics pharmaceutical preferred)

• 12 years of leadership or teamlead experience

• Working knowledge of GMP FDA and ISO quality systems

• Strong communication problemsolving and decisionmaking skills

• Ability to lead teams in a fastpaced manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with basic computer applications and manufacturing ERP Inventory Systems

• Ability to work assigned shifts including weekends or overtime as required

Preferred:

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of packaging and filling equipment.

• Experience with Microsoft office/SAP system.

Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners: Maintenance Engineering Quality Warehouse

External Partners: Suppliers

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing laboratory or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards potentially hazardous chemicals as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids tissues and samples. Up to 75% of the time you will be standing walking or sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequent lifting of 21-30 lbs. and use force to pull or push up to 800 lbs. devices with wheels. PPE as required by the area. Ability to work a rotating shift schedule overtime and weekends as needed to meet production requirements. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education experience knowledge skills geography and abilities of the candidate in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly range for this position is $23.38 to $27.00 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual and QuidelOrtho may amend terminate or enhance the benefits provided as it deems appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals including individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability please contact us at .

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