Production Control, Team Leader

Eurofins USA Material Sciences•Milpitas, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins EAG Laboratories, with nearly 50 years of experience in engineering and materials testing services and as part of the global leader Eurofins Scientific, is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to manage their Production Control operations on the night shift. This role is crucial for ensuring work progresses accurately and on schedule, providing support to the team, and resolving issues as they arise. The Team Leader will serve as the primary point of contact during off-hours, responsible for decision-making, maintaining quality and compliance, and facilitating clear communication between shifts. The position also involves picking up and returning samples at customer locations. The required work schedule is Thursday through Monday, from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM. Only local candidates will be considered. This position operates within a context of defense-related activities and is subject to ITAR regulations, requiring all applicants to be U.S. Persons.

Requirements

Experience in Production Control, lab operations, or similar operational environment
Prior lead or supervisory experience
Ability to create and manage daily production
Understanding of lead times, capacity, and resource allocation
Knowledge of inventory and materials management
Ability to analyze production data and performance metrics
Quickly identifying and resolving production bottlenecks or delays independently
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for sample pickup/drop-off
Comfortable lifting and transporting sample containers (within safety guidelines)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google docs
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee or Refugee)

Responsibilities

Lead and support the night shift Production Control team to meet daily productivity and turnaround time goals
Assign and prioritize work to maintain steady workflow and minimize delays
Serve as the primary escalation point for operational issues during the shift
Oversee sample handling, documentation, and chain-of-custody compliance
Perform sample pickups and customer returns as needed
Monitor attendance, breaks, and staffing coverage to maintain operations
Review logs, pass downs, and tracking systems for accuracy and completeness
Partner with day shift leadership to ensure smooth handoffs and communication
Train and onboard new team members on night shift procedures
Enforce SOPs, safety requirements, and quality standards
Support high-security sample handling by strictly following controlled processes and documentation requirements
Step in to support operational tasks as needed to keep work moving