Production Team Lead- 1st Shift at Vitrolife Group

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Coordination, GMP Compliance, GDP Compliance, Medical Device Assembly, Team Leadership, Cleanroom Operations, Robotics Troubleshooting, Automation Equipment, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Quality Control, Training Management, Process Improvement, FDA Regulations, GLP Compliance, Metric Tracking

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Fully onsite cleanroom environment, San Diego, CA Pay Rate: $25 - $28 / hr Employment: Full-Time Position Summary 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. Key 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 Required Qualifications • 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 Preferred Qualifications • Experience in production management, assembly, and process improvement • Knowledge of cleanroom operations and medical device assembly • Experience with robotics and automation Work Environment Dress Code: Lab coats, cleanroom shoes, hair nets, and beard covers are required Note: No leggings, face makeup, or perfume permitted in the cleanroom Training: Hands-on training provided by the manufacturing manager and senior technicians 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 An offer of employment is contingent on the successful passing of a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment. We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Responsibilities

Coordinates first-shift production activities in a regulated medical device environment to meet output and quality goals. This hands-on role involves direct production using microscopes and automation while managing shift logistics and GMP/GDP compliance.