Manufacturing Shift Lead cGMP Ops (2nd Shift)

Anika Therapeutics; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Anika Therapeutics in Bedford, MA, is seeking a Crosslink Shift Lead for 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 10am–6:30pm. You will supervise manufacturing floor activities in a regulated environment, lead operator teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production in crosslink and aseptic processes.

Applicants need a technical degree or equivalent experience, 6+ years in cGMP, and 2+ years in a lead role with MRP/ERP exposure. Strong regulatory knowledge and superb analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6 years in cGMP manufacturing environments.
• At least 3 years using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, including production transactions and material tracking.
• Minimum of 2 years in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing lead or similar role, including training or mentoring operators.
• Strong understanding of FDA, ISO, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory and quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct floor leadership for assigned manufacturing staff during shift operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production activities.
• Coordinates and executes daily crosslink manufacturing operations, including organic synthesis, purification, dissolution, formulation, filling, and syringe sterilization within controlled cleanroom environments.
• Assigns and prioritizes work for shift team members.
• Resolves real-time production issues to maintain schedule adherence and operational flow.
• Collaborates with Area Supervisors, Technical Leads, and Engineering to ensure alignment with production schedules and on-time product delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Anika Therapeutics in Bedford, MA, is seeking a Crosslink Shift Lead for 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 10am–6:30pm. You will supervise manufacturing floor activities in a regulated environment, lead operator teams, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time production in crosslink and aseptic processes.

Applicants need a technical degree or equivalent experience, 6+ years in cGMP, and 2+ years in a lead role with MRP/ERP exposure. Strong regulatory knowledge and superb analytical skills are required.