Production Team Lead- 1st Shift
About The Position
The Production Team Lead coordinates first-shift production activities in a regulated medical device environment, working alongside the team to meet weekly output and quality goals. This is a hands-on working lead role, approximately 50–75% of time is spent in direct production using microscopes and semi-automated equipment, with the remainder dedicated to tracking key metrics (output per hour, yield), ensuring GMP/GDP compliance, supporting training, and managing shift logistics. The ideal candidate brings a strong production background, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to lead by example on the floor.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of related manufacturing experience in a regulated medical device or electronics assembly environment
- Previous experience acting as a working lead, senior technician, or informal team lead supporting production teams
- Solid understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and quality processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience in production management, assembly, and process improvement
- Knowledge of cleanroom operations and medical device assembly
- Experience with robotics and automation
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities of the first-shift production team
- Participate in manufacturing with the team while monitoring overall production goals
- Serve as first point of contact for production flow, issues, and escalation to management
- Manage information transfer between 1st and 2nd shift
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related SOPs
- Monitor team documentation practices according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Support shift coverage, rotations, and breaks in coordination with management
- Lead departmental training activities and maintain compliant training records
- Drive continuous improvement in production and product quality with management
- Maintain accurate records and documentation per GDP and SOPs
- Track and implement corrective action protocols
- Troubleshoot robotics and automation equipment; coordinate advanced support as needed
- Reinforce workplace standards and company policies through modeling and communication
Benefits
- Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- IVF Coverage to support family building needs
- GAP Insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D Coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Optional AFLAC Supplemental Policies
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- 401(k) plan with company safe harbor matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
