Operations and Sanitation Lead GMP Facility

The Budd Group•Durham, NC

5d•$25 - $26

About The Position

Join the production support team as an Operations & Sanitation Lead in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for keeping the facility running safely, cleanly, and efficiently. The lead guides daily shift activities, coordinates material transport, oversees equipment sanitation and autoclaving, and coaches team members on safety and compliance protocols. The role is suited to an organized self-starter who thrives in an active environment and maintains high standards.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a crew and build positive relationships with site clients.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the shift.
Comfort working in a regulated GMP/laboratory setting while wearing required PPE, including gowning, masks, and gloves, and safely handling bio-waste and autoclave procedures.

Nice To Haves

1–2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in manufacturing, warehousing, cleanroom, or sanitation environments.
BioWorks or related GMP certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily shift assignments, resolve workflow bottlenecks, and serve as the main operational contact for the shift.
Oversee routine facility sanitation, equipment cleaning, gowning protocols, and waste management, including autoclaving and recycling.
Partner with leadership to onboard and train technicians on safety protocols, PPE standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Operate and oversee site machinery, pallet jacks, and material-handling workflows to support production.
Review operational logs and documentation for audit-ready accuracy and safety compliance.