Supervisor, Manufacturing

About the Role

This role is centered on leading and supervising production staff on a high-volume biotechnology manufacturing line in Singapore. The position is intended to help deliver manufacturing output that supports genomic technology products with an impact on human health.

Illumina works to broaden access to genomic technologies that support earlier disease detection, improved diagnosis, and new treatment options. The organization emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and work that contributes to meaningful scientific and healthcare outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production activity across one or more areas such as reagent manufacturing, arrays, flowcells, and manifolds.
• Make sure production targets and delivery expectations are achieved.
• Plan staffing and resources, monitor results, resolve operational issues, coach team members, and drive process enhancements.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Shipping, and Planning teams to support smooth operations and on-time output.
• Draft, update, and maintain work instructions, and train technicians on how to use them correctly.
• Handle work order flow efficiently, review batch records, maintain training documentation, support shift handovers, update work instructions, schedule production, and review timesheets.
• Support hiring activities by identifying headcount needs, preparing justification for open roles, coordinating with HR, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and recommending hires.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new employees within the team and the wider company.
• Create training plans so employees gain the knowledge needed to perform well, and provide ongoing coaching and career guidance.
• Ensure job roles are clearly defined and documented with accurate responsibilities, qualifications, and terms.
• Carry out performance management by setting standards, defining realistic goals, giving feedback, running appraisals, preparing improvement plans where needed, and recognizing strong performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Take on other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• A diploma or equivalent qualification is required; a bachelor's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required, with 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cGMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 operations is required.
• Experience managing night shifts and/or 24/7 operations is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to inventory control and SAP or a similar system is required.
• Experience working with hazardous chemicals is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and people skills are needed.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences product manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations for clinical diagnostic products and experience moving processes from R&D into manufacturing are preferred.
• Qualified applicants will be considered in line with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including those with arrest or conviction records where permitted.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Background checks may be conducted after a conditional offer is made, and the offer may be withdrawn based on the results in accordance with applicable law.
• Use of generative AI in the application and interview process is prohibited.

Additional Information

The company states that it is committed to inclusion, open collaboration, and diverse perspectives. It also notes a zero-net gap in pay regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race, along with Employee Resource Groups that support career growth, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or genetic information.

Applicants needing accommodations during the application or interview process should contact [email protected].

The posting remains open until a final candidate is chosen or enough qualified applicants have been received.

No visa sponsorship is available for this role.