Supervisor, Kit Assembly

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range: $69,800.00 - $114,800.00

Position Summary:

The 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise personnel and provide guidance to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.

• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports and provide performance and career development feedback.

• Author, review, and approve controlled documents related to product kitting.

• Actively promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor and manage kit assembly inventory.

• Complete assigned action items related to change control, nonconformance investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

• Review and compile daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

• Coordinate with adjacent department leaders to troubleshoot kit-related issues.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of kit assembly processes and participate in assembly activities when necessary.

• Follow all company safety, quality, and training procedures and regulations.

• Lead daily tier board meetings.

• Participate in area 5S and Gemba walk activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree with up to 3 years of relevant experience; Or, an Associate degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic production environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment.

• Exposure to standard production equipment, materials, and laboratory/manufacturing processes.

• Minimal travel required.

• Must adhere to all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5-50 lbs.

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive assembly tasks for extended periods.

• Manual dexterity required for handling components, tools, and assembly equipment.

• Ability to bend, reach, and move materials throughout the work area as needed.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We 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.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All 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.

To 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.

This 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). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.