Production Team Lead (Finished Product) - Torrance
About The Position
PolyPeptide is seeking a Production Team Lead – Finished Product to oversee daily manufacturing operations related to final product processing, packaging, and release preparation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will guide a team, ensure compliance, and help drive efficient, high-quality production in a GMP environment. As a Production Team Lead (Finished Product), you will coordinate and support finished product operations, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP standards. You will serve as a key link between operators and management, helping drive team performance, product quality, and on-time delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
- 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience with finished product handling and packaging
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of cGMP, GDP, and safety practices
- Effective leadership and ability to motivate and guide teams
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems (a plus)
- Flexibility to support varied schedules, including evenings or weekends
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations on the finished product floor, ensuring adherence to schedules, SOPs, and batch records
- Supervise processes such as lyophilization, drying, packaging, labeling, and sample preparation
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental standards
- Monitor equipment and processes, escalating issues and coordinating support as needed
- Train and mentor team members on procedures, equipment, and documentation
- Review batch records for accuracy and completeness prior to QA submission
- Communicate production status, shift updates, and issues to management
- Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to support operations and improvements
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and documentation
Benefits
- Opportunity to grow within a global organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
