Manufacturing Manager, ELISA and Print Lab

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Manufacturing Manager - ELISA Manufacturing & Print Lab

Location:

Lansing, MI

Reports to:

Senior Manufacturing Manager

Direct Reports:
Manufacturing Supervisors, Team Leads

Role Summary

This role provides manufacturing leadership for ELISA Manufacturing and the Print Lab, two highly technical and detail-driven operations. The position ensures consistent execution, workforce stability, and operational discipline while balancing throughput, quality requirements, and resource constraints.

Key Responsibilities

* Own manufacturing execution for ELISA and Print Lab operations across safety, quality, and delivery.

* Lead Manufacturing Supervisors and Team Leads through clear prioritization and performance management.

* Ensure adherence to standard work, batch records, and controlled processes.

* Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Supply Chain to address constraints and resolve issues.

* Drive KPI performance including scrap, rework, schedule adherence, and labor efficiency.

* Support training effectiveness and onboarding for technical manufacturing roles.

* Identify operational risks early and lead corrective actions.

* Maintain inspection and audit readiness across assigned areas.

* Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve stability and reduce complexity.

Qualifications / Experience

* 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in regulated or GMP-like environments.

* Experience leading supervisors and managing multiple production areas.

* Working knowledge of production control, batch manufacturing, and quality systems.

* Proven ability to lead through change, including startup or transition activities.

* Clear, practical communicator with strong follow-through.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, operations management, or a related technical field is required.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there - and you can be too.