Manager, Instrumentation Manufacturing

Job Description Summary

As a global leader in life sciences research support, STEMCELL Technologies is looking to expand our team with a Manager, Instrumentation Manufacturing. In this role, you will support our team of technicians to help drive the technology behind innovative instruments that enable cutting edge life sciences research.

As the Manager, Instrumentation Manufacturing you will oversee production operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize manufacturing efficiency. You will mentor and supervise technicians to optimize production efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and manage technical workflows in our manufacturing facility, while ensuring that the planning, manufacturing, and delivery of STEMCELL instruments satisfies sales and service demand. This is a highly collaborative role, having influence and liaising closely with Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, and Quality.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the instrumentation manufacturing team allocation, training, and career development to ensure deadlines and demands are met

• Oversees the physical instrumentation manufacturing facility, including workspace allocation, parts storage, and material flow are aligned to scope, cost estimates, and scheduling

• Ensures health and safety rules and procedures are followed, and maintain compliance with ISO and other standards as necessary

• Implements creative and innovative approaches to drive continuous improvement of product design and manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency and cost

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, to align manufacturing initiatives with business objectives

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with 10+ years of production management experience in a regulated environment

• Knowledge and experience of high precision electro-mechanical assembly systems, as well as mechanical, electrical and optical component fabrication, assembly and calibration techniques

• Proficient with common ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Demonstrated manufacturing management and planning experience with multiple product lines; previous experience with GMP and/or clean room environments is an asset

• Previous experience in biological manufacturing or medical device fields is an asset

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact. 

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

£61,500.00 - £92,300.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package that may include health benefits, retirement savings, and more (depending on region).

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