Shift Leader, Manufacturing

Overview

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.

The Operations Shift Leader will work at our Pompano Beach, FL location on A‑Shift (6:00am‑2:30pm). The Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day manufacturing operations during assigned shifts, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This role provides front‑line leadership, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as a key liaison between operators, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners.

• 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, elevate 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 system updates.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• 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).
• 1–2 years of leadership or team‑lead experience.
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, and ISO quality systems.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced 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.

• Internal Partners:
  Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse.
• External Partners:
  Suppliers.

The work environment is representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment, involving handling viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, and 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. 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 is required as per the area. Flexible work hours and rotating shift schedule, overtime and weekends as needed to meet production requirements.

The hourly range for this position is $23.38 to $27.00 and is bonus eligible. Quidel Ortho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 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 may be amended, terminated, or enhanced at Quidel Ortho’s discretion.

Quidel Ortho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including those with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for positions they 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. Quidel Ortho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that they can perform their duties.

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