Operations Manager Jobs

Our award-winning culture is friendly, collaborative, and supportive, providing endless opportunities for individuals to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. At Microbiologics, we believe that ""great vision without great people is irrelevant."" That's why we are always looking for great people to join our dynamic, innovative company as we provide the highest quality biomaterials for a safer, healthier world.
We are currently looking to add a Operations Manager to our team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role you will be responsible for the management of the production, planning, and packaging/labeling of products. Also responsible for the management and maintenance of the facilities.
What can I expect in this role?
This is a full-time salary exempt position working Monday through Friday onsite.
Some Key Duties In This Role Include

• Manages product label file management, specification control and associated software/equipment.
• Mentor supervisors and leads to achieve individual and departmental goals and objectives that are in alignment with company strategic initiatives.
• Provide support for any Quality Systems Audits (external or internal) as needed
• Communicate with other supervisors/managers to coordinate operations and activities within departments or between departments.
• Complete key equipment validations including IQ/OQ/PQ and other supporting process validations.
• Directs the production and packaging functions performed by the Microbial Team and Packaging & Assembly Team.
• Manufacturing products as assigned
• Provides department leadership through hiring, training, developing, and motivating employees for success.
• Track and report key metrics as needed.
• Support product quality maintaining compliance with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO 13485 certification and other key regulations for our industry.
• Manages the production planning efforts for all products, including catalog, custom and proficiency via Netsuite demand planning and other systems.
• Create annual budgets for the operations department. Monitor department costs, waste, and overtime to ensure budget goals are met.
• Manages all aspects of facility maintenance. This includes routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, housekeeping services and long-term facilities planning.

Who is Microbiologics?
Microbiologics is one of the fastest growing international biotechnology companies in the nation. We are the world’s leading experts and go-to collaborators in biological products and services, focused on protecting the health and safety of people around the world. For over 50 years, we have been partnering with healthcare and life science laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers across the globe to co-create and provide biological control materials, assay services and consulting for microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and virology. Headquartered in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, we have additional facilities in California, Kentucky, and Michigan.
What can we offer you?
Glad you asked!
We have a comprehensive benefits package that includes your standard benefits such as health and dental insurance, health savings account (company funded), life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a 401k program with a generous match to name a few. In addition, we are proud to support our team and their families by offering daycare assistance, tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.
What makes you a good fit?
Our goal is finding the right individual for our team – we firmly believe that the right person is someone to invest in and invite to join our family.
Here Is What We Are Looking For

• Practical microbiology laboratory experience preferred.
• Four-year degree required in Biological Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or similar related field.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• The ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Minimum 5 years previous related experience and/or training required.
• Experience working in the Medical Device or Microbiology industry preferred.

If you have a passion for science, we encourage you to apply!