ohalogenetics

Production Manager

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At a Glance

Location
South San Francisco
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
se pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 per year for our South San Fr
Posted
2026-02-26T14:40:38-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Biotech
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Bioengineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

5+ years of experience in Ag, biotech or life sciences manufacturing

Experience leading multi-shift production teams

Strong background in plant tissue culture, sterile workflows, or cell-based production

Demonstrated success improving throughput and reducing turnaround time

Data-driven mindset with strong operational discipline

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly driven Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations across gene editing, media formulation/production, and plant tissue culture. This role is responsible for delivering against ambitious throughput, turnaround time (TAT), and quality targets while building and developing strong frontline leaders.

You will oversee shift leads and technical teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality production at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, biotech production environment.  You will be responsible for all aspects of day to day production operations as well as reporting KPIs to the organization.

About the Company

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit

www.ohalo.com

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Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application.

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