Supervisor, Manufacturing

Meet the team:

The San Diego Innovation Center is where new technologies manufacturing processes and product innovations are transformed from concept into scalable production solutions. Our pilot manufacturing teams support a dynamic portfolio of development and clinical builds across Sensors Applicators Test Lab and other emerging capabilities. As a Manufacturing Supervisor you will lead an agile team in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment partnering with R&D Engineering Quality Supply Chain and Program Management to deliver safe compliant and predictable execution while preparing future products and processes for scale.

Where you come in:

• Lead daily pilot manufacturing execution across assigned areas translating changing program priorities into clear shift plans staffing assignments and build-readiness actions.

• Ensure a safe compliant work environment by reinforcing EHS requirements quality systems good documentation practices and proactive risk identification.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D Engineering Quality Supply Chain Planning and Program Management to resolve constraints and keep development and clinical builds on schedule.

• Confirm people materials equipment documentation training and process requirements are ready before build start; escalate risks early with clear owners and recovery plans.

• Coach and develop manufacturing associates and leads through daily direction skills development cross-training performance feedback and consistent accountability.

• Use operational data including schedule adherence yield downtime cycle time and labor utilization to identify trends and drive practical improvements.

• Apply lean manufacturing 6S visual management and standardized work to improve safety quality flow flexibility and turnaround time in a high-mix pilot environment.

• Support new product introduction process development technology transfer and controlled documentation updates including work instructions build records and bills of material.

• Partner with the Manufacturing Manager to balance near-term execution with capacity capability and resource planning for the evolving Innovation Center portfolio.

What makes you successful:

• You have 2 years of experience in medical device manufacturing or another FDA-regulated environment.

• You have demonstrated experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing pilot plant new product introduction or development-build environment; 4 years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.

• You communicate clearly in writing and verbally set expectations provide timely escalation and build alignment across technical and operational teams.

• You are comfortable managing changing priorities incomplete information and competing program needs while maintaining safety quality and compliance.

• You can interpret manufacturing data identify root causes and convert findings into sustainable actions that improve execution and readiness.

• You demonstrate a hands-on leadership style sound judgment accountability and a commitment to developing people and strengthening team capability.

• Lean manufacturing continuous improvement 6S and standardized work education or practical experience is preferred.

What youll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.

• Growth opportunities on a global scale.

• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

• An exciting and innovative industry-leading organization committed to our employees customers and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelors degree with5-8 years of industry experience
Informal management/ team leadexperience