Senior Manager of Consumables Manufacturing (Toronto)

Pay Range $124,600.00 - $204,850.00 Position Summary Bio-Techne is a high‑growth, fast‑paced company that manufactures consumable cartridges used in protein research and bio‑pharma drug discovery & quality control. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead the manufacturing organization, driving and sustaining continuous improvement activities, delivering top‑line revenue growth, improving quality, delivery performance, and managing cost. Key Responsibilities Advocate / mentor and implement Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Design for Manufacturability philosophies to support and sustain the manufacturing operation. Develop & hire a world‑class manufacturing team to support short and long‑term business needs. Build on a culture of continuous improvement and Bio‑Techne’s EPIC Values. Implement best practices for the production and testing of consumables. Lead through influence; collaborate effectively with cross‑functional partners, including engineering, finance, HR, supply chain, other company plants, customer service, and QA teams. Build and execute short‑term and long‑term capacity plans for hiring and capital spending, including designing and installing automation where sensible. Apply ISO9001 Quality Management System standards and requirements for release of biotech products. Provide leadership to production personnel in process improvement and good manufacturing practices. Lead the production organization in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Implementation. Assure product and process quality, including post‑customer delivery, by designing testing methods; testing finished products and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Analyze assembly/test procedures and methods for process quality improvement. Ensure efficient and accurate NPI transfers into production. Provide manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. Prepare summaries of product build cycles, yields, defects, and issues. Develop and evaluate manufacturing processes for design and improvement by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with internal process engineering management. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business. MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Minimum 10 years of experience managing manufacturing operations with direct experience managing resources in manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, or quality engineering. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proven ability to execute multiple priorities simultaneously using critical thinking in a fast‑paced environment. Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing teams in a rapidly growing business. Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and a demonstrated action‑oriented, results‑driven approach to quality. Commitment to improve manufacturing and quality metrics. Ability to work well cross‑functionally in a highly matrixed organizational model. Demonstrated use of KPIs to drive organizational priorities. Track record of solving problems following a data‑driven “root cause / countermeasure” approach. Excellent team builder who can attract, develop, and retain world‑class talent. Valuable financial skills in budgeting, expense control, and forecasting. Track record of leading a continuous improvement culture. Proven track record of successfully introducing new technologies into manufacturing. Prior experience in an engineering role is a plus. Excellent project management, communication, and change management skills. Benefits Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, long‑term disability, life and group income protection, and personal accident and travel. Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP) and Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA) options. Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, voluntary paid time off, employee events, and charity drives. Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave. Culture of empowerment, innovation, and belonging. EEO Statement 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. 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prhy8