Manager, Reagent Manufacturing

Job Description CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. As a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unified purpose to enable patients to experience life's beautiful moments. Guided by our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing - our offerings support patients throughout their lifetimes, from contraception to fertility and birth solutions, to women's and family care, and beyond. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options, as well as an innovative suite of assisted reproductive technology and genomic testing solutions. Learn more at ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day value stream operations and production employees in alignment with schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives. Execute production schedules, monitor scrap and non-conforming material, and partner with Quality to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Maintain defined safety stock levels while supporting effective capacity utilization. Monitor workflow and resolve production issues by coordinating with team leads, supply chain, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and sales as needed. Collaborate with buyer/planners and suppliers to address material availability issues and support continuity of supply. Support and review engineering change notices, NCMRs, OALs, Variances, CAPAs, and other quality documentation as required. Assist in responding to customer complaints. Support cost improvement, risk reduction, and quality improvement initiatives within the value stream. Escalate unusual operating conditions to Operations leadership and contribute to routine manufacturing reports and metrics. Support budget adherence and provide input into forecasting and operational planning. Ensure compliance with regulations, GMP and company policies. Lead, coach, and develop team members to promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong understanding of reagent manufacturing operations and value stream management principles. Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, analyze, and clearly communicate operational data. Demonstrated people leadership skills with experience coaching and developing teams. Experience supporting cost reduction, process improvement, and waste elimination initiatives. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive ideas through implementation. Effective communication skills. Working knowledge of equipment, equipment qualification, and process validation. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Understanding of reagent manufacturing requirements, including FDA and ISO 13485 standards. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a reagent manufacturing or sterile processing environment. Prior supervisory or people-management experience required. Education:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team. To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $100,000 - $140,000. The actual base pay includes many factors, and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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