Director Operations- Accellix

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. • Lombard, IL • 1d ago

The Director, Operations - Accellix is responsible for leading end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple sites supporting the Accellix product line. This role oversees consumables and instrument manufacturing, ensuring alignment across locations to achieve business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational excellence. The Director partners with cross-functional teams to drive performance, scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement in a GMP-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production sites to achieve throughput, quality, and delivery objectives.

Establish and maintain consistent operational standards, processes, and performance expectations.

Drive operational excellence through performance management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure alignment of production schedules, priorities, and resources to support business goals.

People Leadership

Lead and develop production leadership teams across multiple locations.

Provide coaching, performance management, succession planning, and organizational development.

Ensure appropriate staffing, capability development, and operational coverage to support business needs.

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and employee engagement.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure manufacturing activities comply with GMP, GDP, quality system requirements, and company standards.

Support audit readiness, deviation investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and regulatory compliance activities.

Maintain focus on product quality, traceability, documentation accuracy, and operational discipline.

Reinforce quality standards that support product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Business & Performance Management

Monitor and drive key operational performance indicators.

Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to improve results.

Ensure visibility and reporting of operational performance across manufacturing locations.

Support budget management, cost control, waste reduction, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Global Operations teams to ensure business execution.

Support new product introductions, process improvements, validation activities, and operational readiness initiatives.

Drive coordinated decision-making across functions to support customer and business requirements.

Resolve issues affecting product quality, functionality, supply, or delivery.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or production environments.

3+ years of people leadership and team management experience.

Experience operating within a GMP-regulated industry such as biotechnology, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.

Preferred

Experience with reagent manufacturing, biomolecule production, drying or stabilization processes, microfluidics, or consumable manufacturing.

Experience managing operations across multiple sites or geographically dispersed teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong manufacturing and operational leadership capabilities.

Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive organizational performance.

Experience using metrics and KPIs to drive business results.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Knowledge of GMP, GDP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.

Working Conditions

Combination of office and manufacturing environments.

Ability to work on the production floor and wear required PPE.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout manufacturing facilities.

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

The estimated salary range for this role based in Illinois is between $160,000 - 216,500. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

· A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options

· Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

· Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.

· Adoption Assistance

· Wellness Programs

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commuter Benefits

· Various voluntary benefit offerings

· Discount programs

· Parental leaves

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