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Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.\nPosition Overview:\nWe are seeking a results-driven and people-focused Continuous Improvement Supervisor to oversee our manufacturing floor. In this role, you will manage a dedicated team of technicians and production personnel, drive daily execution while fostering a high-retention, supportive team culture. The primary focus of this position is direct, manufacturing team management and field management rather than project-heavy initiatives. The ideal candidate blends experience in field management, manufacturing experience,exceptional people management skills with practical Lean experience-keeping the floor running smoothly, maintaining high team morale, and leveraging Lean methodologies to drive continuous process improvements across our laboratory operations. As a core driver of lean management, the Lean Supervisor is responsible for enhancing production operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing processes through systematic metrics control, project implementation, lean training, and activity planning. This role requires aligning with company strategy to implement the lean management system, coordinating cross-departmental resources, and achieving continuous improvement in key areas such as cost, quality, and delivery.\nThe estimated salary range is $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience. \nQualifications & Requirements\nExperience:\nDirect On-Site Team Management: Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on floor team management experience in a manufacturing or production setting.\n\nLeadership Track Record: Demonstrated success managing teams of 10+ associates with a strong record of staff retention, conflict resolution, and driving a positive team culture.\n\nLean Expertise: Solid understanding and practical application of continuous improvement manufacturing principles applied directly to daily shop-floor production operations.\n\nCommunication: Strong communication skills with the ability to manage up to factory leaders and support hands-on floor personnel effectively.\n\nOn-Site Team Leadership & Retention (Primary Focus)\nDirect, mentor, and manage a team of 10-12 technicians and floor specialists on the production floor.\n\nCultivate an engaging, supportive workplace culture that minimizes turnover and drives high employee retention.\n\nConduct regular performance reviews, feedback sessions, and skill matrix development for floor staff.\n\nBalance workload distribution, shift handovers, and resource management to keep the team engaged and working effectively.\n\nFloor Operations & Factory Alignment\nSupervise daily molecular biology production lines, ensuring output targets, safety guidelines, and quality compliance (ISO/GMP) are consistently met.\n\nAct as the key operational bridge between floor technicians, cross-functional teams, and factory management.\n\nTroubleshoot daily operational bottlenecks, equipment availability, and material supply to prevent downtime on the floor.\n\nLean & Continuous Improvement (Secondary Focus)\nUtilize Lean tools and methodologies (5S, Gemba walks, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis) to streamline workflow efficiency and reduce waste on the floor.\n\nFacilitate continuous improvement initiatives directly on the floor alongside technicians and factory managers without disrupting active production output.\n\nRequirements:\nProfessional Background:\nBachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or related fields.\nCertification in lean production, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above preferred).\nLeading or assisting in cross-departmental lean improvement projects (e.g., 5S, TPM, VSM, SMED, standardized work).\nCore Competencies:\nData Analysis: Proficient in using Excel and other data analysis tools to identify improvement opportunities.\nProject Management: Experienced in cross-departmental collaboration and adept at driving project implementation.\nCommunication and Training: Clear logic and structured expression skills.\nTool Application: Proficient in using lean tools like A3 reports, standardized work, ECRS.\nBenefits:\nBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.\nGenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nGenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.\nPlease note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. 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