Production Team Lead (Finished Product) - Torrance

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.

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  Lead daily operations on the finished product floor, ensuring adherence to schedules, SOPs, and batch records

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  Supervise processes such as lyophilization, drying, packaging, labeling, and sample preparation

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  Ensure compliance with cGMP, safety, and environmental standards

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  Monitor equipment and processes, escalating issues and coordinating support as needed

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  Train and mentor team members on procedures, equipment, and documentation

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  Review batch records for accuracy and completeness prior to QA submission

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  Communicate production status, shift updates, and issues to management

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  Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to support operations and improvements

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  Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and documentation

• 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

• 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

Salary: $85k-$105k

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.