--- title: 'Continuous Improvement Supervisor at GenScript/ProBio' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/continuous-improvement-supervisor-genscript-probio-piscataway-sc7fj6z55fnx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-03' --- # Continuous Improvement Supervisor at GenScript/ProBio - **Company:** GenScript/ProBio - **Location:** Piscataway, NJ - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/genscript/jobs/5279718007 ## Job description ## About GenScript Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions. Position Overview: We are seeking a results-driven and people-focused Continuous Improvement Supervisor to oversee our manufacturing floor. In this role, you will manage a dedicated team of technicians and production personnel, drive daily execution while fostering a high-retention, supportive team culture. The primary focus of this position is direct, manufacturing team management and field management rather than project-heavy initiatives. The ideal candidate blends experience in field management, manufacturing experience, exceptional people management skills with practical Lean experience—keeping the floor running smoothly, maintaining high team morale, and leveraging Lean methodologies to drive continuous process improvements across our laboratory operations. As a core driver of lean management, the Lean Supervisor is responsible for enhancing production operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing processes through systematic metrics control, project implementation, lean training, and activity planning. This role requires aligning with company strategy to implement the lean management system, coordinating cross-departmental resources, and achieving continuous improvement in key areas such as cost, quality, and delivery. The estimated salary range is $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience. ## Qualifications & Requirements - Experience: - Direct On-Site Team Management: Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on floor team management experience in a manufacturing or production setting. - Leadership Track Record: Demonstrated success managing teams of 10+ associates with a strong record of staff retention, conflict resolution, and driving a positive team culture. - Lean Expertise: Solid understanding and practical application of continuous improvement manufacturing principles applied directly to daily shop-floor production operations. - Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to manage up to factory leaders and support hands-on floor personnel effectively. On-Site Team Leadership & Retention (Primary Focus) - Direct, mentor, and manage a team of 10–12 technicians and floor specialists on the production floor. - Cultivate an engaging, supportive workplace culture that minimizes turnover and drives high employee retention. - Conduct regular performance reviews, feedback sessions, and skill matrix development for floor staff. - Balance workload distribution, shift handovers, and resource management to keep the team engaged and working effectively. Floor Operations & Factory Alignment - Supervise daily molecular biology production lines, ensuring output targets, safety guidelines, and quality compliance (ISO/GMP) are consistently met. - Act as the key operational bridge between floor technicians, cross-functional teams, and factory management. - Troubleshoot daily operational bottlenecks, equipment availability, and material supply to prevent downtime on the floor. Lean & Continuous Improvement (Secondary Focus) - Utilize Lean tools and methodologies (5S, Gemba walks, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis) to streamline workflow efficiency and reduce waste on the floor. - Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives directly on the floor alongside technicians and factory managers without disrupting active production output. Requirements: Professional Background: - Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, or related fields. - Certification in lean production, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above preferred). - Leading or assisting in cross-departmental lean improvement projects (e.g., 5S, TPM, VSM, SMED, standardized work). Core Competencies: - Data Analysis: Proficient in using Excel and other data analysis tools to identify improvement opportunities. - Project Management: Experienced in cross-departmental collaboration and adept at driving project implementation. - Communication and Training: Clear logic and structured expression skills. - Tool Application: Proficient in using lean tools like A3 reports, standardized work, ECRS. ## #LI-EB1 #GS Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace. Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform. ## About GenScript/ProBio ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: GenScript Biotech Corporation, through its subsidiary ProBio, provides end-to-end contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services for biologics, cell and gene therapies, and mRNA innovations, accelerating drug development from discovery to commercialization. - **Entity Type**: Public (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 1548.HK) - **Headquarters**: Piscataway, New Jersey, United States (GenScript HQ); ProBio’s U.S. CDMO center of excellence in Hopewell, New Jersey - **Founded**: 2002 (GenScript) - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on provided sources; GenScript was founded by a team of scientists and entrepreneurs. ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Biotechnology – Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO); Life Science CRO; Cell & Gene Therapy; Biologics; mRNA therapeutics. - **Target customers**: Biotech and pharmaceutical companies of all sizes (startups to large pharma), academic researchers, and clinical-stage developers – B2B focused. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology” (GenScript); ProBio’s mission: “Through our commitment to quality, collaboration and innovation, ProBio delivers customized solutions to transform scientific discoveries into market-ready therapies that make a lasting impact on patients’ health and well-being.” ## Products & Services - **Plasmid DNA Development & GMP Manufacturing**: Specialized services for cell and gene therapy programs, from early development through clinical and commercial supply, manufactured at the Hopewell, New Jersey facility (FDA-compliant). - **Viral Vector Development & GMP Manufacturing**: End-to-end support for AAV, lentivirus, and other vectors for clinical and commercial programs. - **mRNA Development & Manufacturing**: Integrated solutions for speed, scalability, and quality, covering process development and GMP production. - **Biologics Discovery & Development**: Antibody discovery, engineering, cell line development, upstream/downstream processing, and drug product manufacturing for monoclonal, bispecific, and multi-specific antibodies and recombinant proteins. - **CMC Services for CGT**: Full CMC support for plasmids, viral vectors, mRNA, and nucleic acid drugs – from IND filing to commercial manufacturing, including cell banking, process characterization, analytical development, and stability studies. - **Integrated Services**: Process development, bioanalytical development, formulation, and in vitro/in vivo pharmacology. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available from provided sources (GenScript is a public company with ticker 1548.HK; market cap varies – check financial platforms for latest). - **Key Metric**: GenScript employs approximately 6,165 people and has served over 200,000 customers across more than 100 countries. ProBio has helped customers obtain more than 150 IND approvals since October 2017. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: GenScript is a publicly traded company; ProBio is a wholly owned subsidiary. No specific investor names provided. Key partners include biotech and pharma companies globally. - **Growth Signals**: Global expansion with facilities in the US, Netherlands, South Korea, and China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Nanjing). GMP capacity meeting FDA, EMA, and NMPA regulatory standards. Growing network of development and manufacturing sites to support international programs. ## Competitive Advantages - **End-to-End Platform**: ProBio offers a fully integrated “DNA-to-GMP” platform covering discovery, development, and manufacturing across multiple modalities (plasmids, viral vectors, mRNA, antibodies) – reducing handoffs and risk. - **Regulatory Expertise**: Facilities designed to meet FDA, EMA, and NMPA requirements, enabling clients to navigate global submissions. - **Proprietary Technology**: Technology-driven platform processes that minimize variability and accelerate timelines from early development to commercial supply. - **Proven Track Record**: 150+ IND approvals since 2017 and partnerships with companies of all sizes demonstrate reliability and depth. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities and direction for growth**: Expand global footprint to be closer to customers and align with regional regulatory needs; invest in cutting-edge capabilities for advanced therapies (CGT, mRNA); maintain a customer-centric, innovation-driven culture to accelerate client programs. - **Key initiatives**: Building out purpose-built facilities for each modality, enhancing proprietary platform processes, and recruiting talent across R&D, manufacturing, and business development. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven environment focused on “making people and nature healthier.” Core values: Customer Centric, Innovation, and Integrity. Emphasis on ethical standards, transparency, and collaboration. - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated in provided sources; roles appear to be based at specific sites (e.g., Hopewell, NJ; Piscataway, NJ; Europe; Asia). Some positions (e.g., Commercial Technical Support Specialist) offer remote in Europe. - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge therapies (gene editing, mRNA, biologics) that directly impact patient health. Global career opportunities across multiple continents. The company encourages “new ideas and challenging traditional approaches” – a strong innovation culture for scientists and engineers. ## Sources 1. [genscriptprobio.com](https://genscriptprobio.com/about-us.html?src=fromgenscriptsubpage) 2. [genscript.com](https://www.genscript.com/our-business.html) 3. [probiocdmo.com](https://www.probiocdmo.com/careers.html) 4. 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