Operations and Sanitation Lead GMP Facility

Budd Group•Durham, NC

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 operating 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 position follows a 2-2-3 schedule, with either a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift, and pays $25–$26 per hour. It reports to the Account Manager.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily 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 and pallet jacks, and manage material-handling workflows to support production.
Review operational logs and documentation to ensure audit-ready accuracy and safety compliance.