Pharmaceutical Production Lead - 2nd​/3rd Shift

## Pharmaceutical Production Lead - 2nd/3rd Shift Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Waukegan, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R2605412
** Job Summary
** Responsible for performing advanced pharmaceutical drug manufacturing activities while providing day-to-day technical guidance and workflow coordination within regulated GMP environments. This role serves as a technical and operational resource on the production floor, supporting production flow, compliance, and continuous improvement without formal supervisory authority.
** Job Description
**** AVAILABLE

SHIFTS:

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* ** 2nd Shift**:
Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm
* ** 3rd Shift**:
Mon-Fri 10pm-6:30am
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Acts as a technical and workflow lead by coordinating daily manufacturing tasks, prioritizing activities, and supporting efficient production flow without formal people management responsibility.
* Provides on-the-job guidance, mentoring, and training to manufacturing technicians and lower-level operators to ensure adherence to procedures, safety standards, and GMP requirements.
* Performs advanced, hands-on biopharmaceutical manufacturing activities, including media and buffer preparation, aseptic processing, equipment cleaning and sterilization, and any responsibilities to support production and schedule adherence.
* Sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts bioprocessing equipment such as autoclaves, washer-sterilizers, filtration systems, fermenters, and fill-finish equipment.
* Prepares, cleans, assembles, and stages tanks, glassware, components, and systems for batch manufacturing operations in accordance with approved procedures.
* Monitors critical process parameters, production data, and outputs to ensure compliance with batch records, specifications, and quality standards.
* Identifies, documents, and escalates deviations, abnormal events, and process issues in accordance with quality systems and regulatory expectations.
* Maintains accurate and complete batch documentation, equipment logs, inventory records, and other GMP compliance documentation.
* Follows and reinforces standard operating procedures (SOPs), manufacturing instructions, and all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
* Collaborates with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams on troubleshooting, investigations, testing, and process optimization activities.
* Supports continuous improvement initiatives by providing technical input, identifying opportunities for efficiency or quality improvements, and assisting with implementation of approved changes.
** MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
**** Education
* ** High school diploma or GED required
** Work Experience
*** 2-3 years of manufacturing experience.
* Experience in aseptic manufacturing experience in GMP and ISO-cleanroom environments.
** Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
*** Proven ability to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
* Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete GMP documentation and support investigations and escalate issues.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to guide and collaborate with others.
* Comfortable working in cleanroom and controlled environments while adhering to gowning, safety, and quality requirements.
* Flexibility to work mandatory overtime based on business needs.
* Ability to speak, read, and write English with proficiency
** PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
**** Education
* ** Bachelor's degree in STEM field
** Work Experience
*** 2 years of hands-on experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Demonstrated experience performing advanced manufacturing operations such as aseptic processing, media/buffer preparation, and equipment operation
** Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
*** Advanced knowledge of upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing operations
* Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions
* Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence initiatives
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

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