Manufacturing Specialist

AstraZeneca • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist delivers and maintains technical performance across specialized manufacturing areas and processes. The role independently troubleshoots technical issues, proposes and implements improvements to process stability, safety, and product quality, and contributes to investigations and root-cause analysis of deviations and equipment challenges. The specialist supports continuous improvement, applies GMP, SHE, and SOP requirements, monitors performance indicators, oversees maintenance activities, and coordinates minor project tasks. The role also communicates technical information, supports adoption of digital tools, and contributes to the development of less experienced team members.

This is a swing-shift position scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The annual base pay ranges from $81,992.80 to $122,989.20. The position may be eligible for short-term incentive bonuses and, for salaried roles, equity-based awards. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off, and health, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• High school, technical, associate, or vocational diploma.
• Possess or be pursuing a degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing or engineering processes within GXP environments.
• Practical knowledge of SHE and SOP protocols.
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement strategies and tools.
• Foundational understanding of project execution and ability to contribute to minor projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Professional qualification.
• Commitment to formal technical development.
• Awareness of product supply-chain concepts.
• Understanding of machinery and process-performance interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain optimal technical performance across specialized manufacturing areas and processes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues independently and implement solutions that improve process stability, safety, and product quality.
• Contribute to technical investigations, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement changes to address deviations or equipment-related challenges.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, recommend enhancements, and share effective practices to support continuous improvement.
• Apply GMP, SHE standards, and SOPs to maintain compliant and safe operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators, oversee maintenance activities, and coordinate minor project tasks.
• Communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to documentation, improvement strategies, and internal reporting.
• Adapt to new digital tools and technologies and collaborate with team members to support digital adoption.
• Participate in personal development activities and support the development of less experienced team members.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses.
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles.

What This Job Offers

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