Lead Operator – Manufacturing

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. seeks a Lead Operator – Manufacturing in Fremont, CA to drive daily production through hands-on leadership and coaching. The role focuses on safety, quality, and adherence to cGMP while guiding a diverse team to meet objectives and maintain documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and experience with CAPA processes. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a compliant

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of direct manufacturing and leadership experience with 1+ year in a lead, trainer, or coaching role.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, Quality System Regulations, and ISO standards, with experience handling nonconformances and CAPAs.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Strong communication skills across operators, peers, and management.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team of operators to meet daily production goals.
• Facilitate daily tier meetings and accountability boards, keeping Supervisors/Managers informed on performance, challenges, and team morale.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability, consistently modeling and reinforcing core values.
• Support the development of operators through training and performance feedback in partnership with leadership.
• Execute manufacturing and testing of complex products in compliance with cGMP, ensuring accurate documentation and addressing nonconformance issues.

Skills

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

Quality System Regulations

ISO standards

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

CAPA tracking software

Job description

Our client, a leader in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, is seeking a Lead Operator – Manufacturing to join their team. As a Lead Operator – Manufacturing, you will be part of the Manufacturing Department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Lead Operator – Manufacturing

Location:Fremont, CA

Pay Range:$27.5

What's the Job?

• Lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team of operators to meet daily production goals.
• Facilitate daily tier meetings and accountability boards, keeping Supervisors/Managers informed on performance, challenges, and team morale.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability, consistently modeling and reinforcing core values.
• Support the development of operators through training and performance feedback in partnership with leadership.
• Execute manufacturing and testing of complex products in compliance with cGMP, ensuring accurate documentation and addressing nonconformance issues.

What's Needed?

• 3-4 years of direct manufacturing and leadership experience with 1+ year in a lead, trainer, or coaching role.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, Quality System Regulations, and ISO standards, with experience handling nonconformances and CAPAs.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Strong communication skills across operators, peers, and management.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-department collaboration.
• Be part of a team that values safety, quality, and accountability.
• Develop your leadership skills in a growing organization.
• Competitive pay rate aligned with industry standards.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay