Manufacturing Supervisor, Instruments - 2

Published on: Jun 18, 2026

Country: United States

Location: Austin, Texas

Company: Luminex Corporation

Job Category: Operations

Employment type: Regular Full Time

Req ID: 7764

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose.

Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.

As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.

When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.

Why Join Diasorin

Build What Matters
Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
Grow in a People-Centered Culture
Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Job Scope

• Assume principal ownership of defined Manufacturing sections and/or product lines with responsibility for supervising associated manufacturing staff of moderate to high span of control and/or skill level.
• Delivering manufacturing requirements according to production schedules for those products including manufacturing requirements for support of new product integration, process development, equipment validations, and process validations.
• Leads and engages production team employees, plans, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of their assigned Manufacturing section and/or product lines to ensure efficient production. Setting the daily schedule, priorities, and task delegation and managing resources to execute the production schedule.
• Manufacturing environment is a high complexity, small/large run production environment. Responsible for standard and custom Luminex instrument product lines manufactured in an environment that is ISO certified and includes products that are FDA regulated.

Duties and Responsibilites

Coordinate (developing and implementation) the daily work schedule, priorities, and task delegation within a work section

Supervise associated manufacturing personnel

Establish, execute and maintain appropriate role-specific training plans; ensure that each team member is properly trained on systems, processes and equipment.

Deliver manufacturing requirements and attainment of production schedule for responsible Manufacturing section and/or product lines, qualification/processing of incoming materials, production intermediates, and stability samples

Deliver timely completion of manufacturing sections of process documentation and related business system transactions

Oversee section cycle counts; deliver timely completion of cycle counts and physical inventory

May oversee specific calibration and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.

Document non-conformances and participate in Material Review Board.

Participates in the integration of new products and processes into the Manufacturing organization; participates in validation and integration of new products and processes; participates in design transfer teams as required

Identify process improvements to improve quality and efficiency. Participate in sustaining projects for improvement of manufacturing processes, cleaning processes, product specifications, process/test equipment/fixtures, analysis tools, and business systems

Participate in/execute equipment and process validations

Participate in or lead investigations and resolution of findings impacting the Instrument Manufacturing Organization identified through audits, non-conformances, corrective/preventive actions, or customer complaints escalation

Develop and/or updates of work instructions for new and/or improved processes

Maintain cleanliness and integrity of manufacturing and storage areas

Lead and/or participate in departmental and interdepartmental training; maintain current training to standard operating procedures per matrix, work instructions, and applicable changes affecting the Manufacturing departmental training compliance

Interface with other departments as required; represents the department on internal committees and project teams as assigned.

Maintain personal compliance and facilitate departmental compliance with the Quality Management System.

Adhere to safety, disposal, and/or gowning requirements; facilitate departmental compliance

Perform change control review as required to support change requirements including Engineering Change Orders, Document Change Control, and Deviations. Take ownership of section task-specific and change control training

Drive document change control and basic engineering change control activities specific to Manufacturing section and/or product lines.

May manage Manufacturing section and/or product line specific labor routings and lead times for optimal accuracy; facilitate definition of labor routings and lead times for new product introductions.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Associate's Degree Associates of Science degree in the field of Engineering/Engineering Technology or related field degree with equivalent amount of experience required or
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Engineering/Engineering Technology or related field preferred

5+ Years Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment in an FDA regulated industry and/or ISO certified organization with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred

8+ Years Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment in an FDA regulated industry and/or ISO certified organization with an Associate Degree required

2+ Years Relevant Manufacturing Operations leadership experience required

Training and Skills

Mathematics aptitude (High proficiency)

Knowledge of Electro-Mechanical Assembly (High proficiency)

Statistical aptitude (Low proficiency)

Knowledge of clean manufacturing environments (Low proficiency)

ISO 13485 and FDA Quality System knowledge (Medium proficiency)

Proficiency in use of process based Manufacturing Resource Planning systems such as Oracle or SAP (Medium proficiency)

Standard Working Conditions

Second and swing shift coverage may be required - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

10% Limited travel may be required

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.

Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact hr@diasorin.com.

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