Agilent is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations on the 1st shift. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader passionate about process improvement, team development, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
As the Production Manager you will:
- Oversee and direct the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new or existing products and technologies.
- Establish and/or implement business plans and technical project objectives to meet the short- and long- term goals of the production organization.
- Manages employees in various manufacturing or product assembly support departments.
- Work closely with quality groups to ensure strict compliance with good manufacturing practices guidelines.
- Prepare documentation, reports and standard operating procedures.
- May manage the new product introduction (NPI) process, including prototype build and ramping of the new product to volume production.
- Accountable for key metrics, which may include revenue, customer satisfaction and quality goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Proven experience leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
- Proactive problem solver with the ability to identify solutions, take ownership of issues, and escalate matters appropriately when necessary.
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations, processes, and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively balance resources, priorities, and workloads in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and departments.
- Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization and building strong working relationships.
- Manufacturing management experience preferred.
- Production planning experience preferred.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 24, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $114,961.00 - $179,626.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: ManufacturingSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
- Proven experience leading, managing, and developing high-performing teams
- Proactive problem solver with ownership and escalation abilities
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations, processes, and best practices
- Ability to balance resources, priorities, and workloads in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels and building strong working relationships
- Manufacturing management experience
- Production planning experience
Agilent Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Agilent Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Agilent Technologies.
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Retirement Support — The core U.S. package highlights a generous 401(k) match as a strength. Retirement programs are positioned as competitive within the company’s total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
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