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Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.\nPay Range:\n$69,800.00 - $114,800.00Position Summary:\nThe Kit Assembly Supervisor is responsible for the daily management of a kit assembly work team. Under the direction of the Area Manager, this role leads a team of 4-8 direct reports, directing personnel and prioritizing assembly assignments to complete production orders and ensure on-time delivery to customers. The Supervisor trains new personnel on relevant SOPs, collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors direct reports, and directly assists in kit assembly activities as needed.\nKey Responsibilities:\nSupervise personnel and provide guidance to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.\n\nConduct monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports and provide performance and career development feedback.\n\nAuthor, review, and approve controlled documents related to product kitting.\n\nActively promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nMonitor and manage kit assembly inventory.\n\nComplete assigned action items related to change control, nonconformance investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).\n\nReview and compile daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.\n\nCoordinate with adjacent department leaders to troubleshoot kit-related issues.\n\nDevelop and maintain a working knowledge of kit assembly processes and participate in assembly activities when necessary.\n\nFollow all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations.\n\nLead daily tier board meetings.\n\nParticipate in area 5S and Gemba walk activities.\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nEducation and Experience:\nRequires a bachelor's degree with up to 3 years of relevant experience; Or, an Associate degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.\n\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.\n\nAbility to work effectively in a dynamic production environment.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.\n\nEffective verbal and written communication skills.\n\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to prioritize multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.\n\nAbility to build collaborative relationships across departments.\n\nWorking Conditions:\nWork is performed in a manufacturing and production environment.\n\nExposure to standard production equipment, materials, and laboratory/manufacturing processes.\n\nMinimal travel required.\n\nMust adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to lift and handle materials weighing 5-50 lbs.\n\nAbility to stand, walk, and perform repetitive assembly tasks for extended periods.\n\nManual dexterity required for handling components, tools, and assembly equipment.\n\nAbility to bend, reach, and move materials throughout the work area as needed.\n\nWhy Join Bio-Techne:\nWe offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.\n\nWe invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.\n\nWe empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.\n\nWe offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.\n\nWe offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.\n\nWe foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.\n\nBio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nTo protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.\nThis position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). 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