Manufacturing Lead

Applied Medical • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Medical is a medical device company that develops and manufactures advanced surgical technologies. The Manufacturing Lead supports component manufacturing, producing parts used in final medical device assembly. This hands-on production-floor lead trains and coaches team members, coordinates materials and labor coverage, and tracks production output while working with team leaders and managers to meet safety, quality, and output goals.

Positions are available in Rancho Santa Margarita and Lake Forest. Available shifts include first, second, and third shift, and weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic machinery, pumps, or hydraulics.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, shop orders, and safety guidelines.
• Clear communication with team members and leadership.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office to track and report production information.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team training role, preferably in production, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience using SAP or a similar production tracking system.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and support process improvements.
• Ability to create and edit training records and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Train and coach team members on manufacturing processes, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Support team leaders by reinforcing direction and maintaining clear communication across the production team.
• Coordinate daily production schedules, material movement, and labor coverage.
• Review shop orders for accuracy and verify that products meet quality standards.
• Report production output, scrap, downtime, and key performance indicators in SAP.
• Escalate safety, quality, and team member concerns to leadership.
• Work toward production, quality, and output goals while minimizing downtime.
• Address workplace hazards promptly to help keep the work area safe.
• Provide accurate production reporting and raise issues early.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
• Competitive compensation range of $19–$23 per hour in California.
• Special discretionary bonus or incentive compensation plans may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED