Senior Manufacturing Manager

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Why You

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead GMP manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery
• Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance, supporting validation plans and protocols
• Ensure accurate batch records and inventory compliance

• Guide High-Performance Work Teams with clear goals, schedules, and performance metrics
• Recruit, train, and develop staff, fostering cross-training and flexibility
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Partner with EH&S, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development
• Support New Product Introduction and Technology Transfer projects
• Lead business reviews and provide operational updates to senior leadership

• Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and inventory management
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and simplify processes
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routings, and BOMs

• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements where needed
• Lead investigations and resolve non-conformances and CAPAs through technical evaluations

What Can You Expect

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.