Production Lead

The Opportunity

Quidel Ortho 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 6,000 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.

At Quidel Ortho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Production Lead. This position is responsible for coordinating assembly and/or packaging activities which may include but are not limited to any of the following processes; spotting, lamination, testing (in-process and matrix), filling, lyophilization operation, strip loading and assisting machine operation, inspecting assembled devices and pouches, packaging final kits and following all associated QSRs, manufacturing instructions, operating procedures and drawings.

This position will be on 2nd shift:
Monday - Friday / 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm. This position will be onsite in Carlsbad, CA.

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Coordinates all manufacturing line activities including labor and material allocation so that production standards are met.
• Ensures the accuracy of material and labor transactions into LN.
• Allocates labor based on skill level and employment status (perm/agency).
• Adheres to daily production schedule and ensures that production goals are obtained.
• Ensures timely start-up, changeovers and shutdown.
• Responsible for data integrity and timely tracking of all line measures (yield, scrap, downtime).
• Ensures effective shift transition by clearly communicating with leads on all shifts regarding quality, personnel and equipment issues.
• Effectively communicates with all support groups (mechanics, engineers, warehouse personnel, quality control, chemistry, planning and management).
• Complies with all QSRs.
• Ensures that all manufacturing documents are reviewed and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for maintaining department attendance records and reviewing employee time cards for accuracy.
• Coordinates and participates in staff training.
• Ensures that training records are accurately maintained and current.
• May write and participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Assists with the transfers of new products to manufacturing including validation of equipment and/or processes.
• Proactive in working with facilities and maintenance to repair/improve equipment.
• Initiates document and procedural changes utilizing the ECO system.
• Coordinate processing of experiments for R & D or Chemistry departments.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Leadership training or experience.
• Ability to objectively evaluate performance and provide constructive criticism.
• Experience of Senior Production Associate or equivalent.
• Same as Senior Production Associate with additional ability to coordinate schedule requirements of all processes performed in the department.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of internal customer/supplier relationships in decision making.
• Demonstrates consistent and sound judgement.
• Knowledge of basic Excel and Word.
• Capable of running area in absence of supervisor.
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Internal Partners: QC, Warehouse, Planning, Facilities, Mechanics, Engineers and Leadership team.

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing environment and may include handling of viral and bacterial hazards as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Typically 80% of time on manufacturing floor, 20% on computer, doing analytical work. Walking, standing, and/or sitting for long periods of time (up to 75% of the day) are…