Manufacturing Supervisor (Lean Manufacturing)
GenScript/ProBio · Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $80,000 - $100,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 83 days GenScript/ProBio's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 54% of GenScript/ProBio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GenScript/ProBio
- high 82 stale, 2 reposted of 82 open
- Hiring momentum
- 117 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GenScript/ProBio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GenScript/ProBio.
About this role
The Manufacturing Supervisor (Lean) at GenScript will oversee a team of 10-12 technicians on the manufacturing floor, focusing on team management and fostering a positive workplace culture. This role involves ensuring production targets and quality standards are met while implementing Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste. The supervisor will also act as a liaison between floor personnel and factory management, addressing operational challenges and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GenScript/ProBio as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on floor team management experience in a manufacturing or production setting
- Demonstrated success managing teams of 10+ lab technicians
- Solid understanding and practical application of Lean manufacturing principles
- Strong communication skills to manage factory leaders and support floor personnel effectively
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or related fields
- Certification in lean production, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above preferred)
Nice to have
- Leading or assisting in cross-departmental lean improvement projects
- Proficient in using lean tools like A3 reports, standardized work, ECRS
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
- Paid parental leave after three months of employment
- Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
Worth weighing
- The role emphasizes direct team management over project-heavy initiatives, which may limit exposure to broader project management experiences.
- The position requires a strong focus on Lean methodologies, which may not appeal to candidates looking for diverse manufacturing techniques.
- Salary range is provided but may vary based on experience, which could lead to uncertainty for candidates with varying backgrounds.
Summarised from GenScript/ProBio's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by GenScript/ProBio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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