ohalogenetics
Production Manager
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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