Pharmaceutical Production Lead - All Shifts

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.

• 1st Shift :
  Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm
• 2nd Shift :
  Mon-Fri 2pm-10:30pm
• 3rd Shift :
  Mon-Fri 10pm-6:30am

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED required

• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in aseptic manufacturing in GMP and ISO‑cleanroom environments.

• 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 escalates 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

• 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.

• 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.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$28.75 - $41.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on…