Production Lead I -Duplex (Wed/Thurs-Sat 6pm-6:30am)

B. Braun Medical Inc. (US); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

B. Braun Medical Inc. is seeking a Production Lead to guide daily manufacturing operations in an aseptic, cGMP-regulated environment.

You will coordinate production activities, train and coach associates, and partner with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals while protecting patient safety. Your leadership will help ensure compliant operations, effective problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the production team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; an associate or technical degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of leadership, lead or supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device production, with working knowledge of cGMPs, quality systems and manufacturing documentation practices.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, including the ability to exercise sound judgment when resolving production issues.
• Experience using production metrics to support operational improvements and proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, overtime and off-shifts, based on business needs.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAPA, audits or inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.
• Provide training, coaching and day-to-day technical support to manufacturing associates.
• Support aseptic manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with cGMPs, SOPs and quality requirements.
• Monitor production performance, analyze data and drive process improvements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, investigations, deviation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the onboarding and development of production personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or technical degree preferred

Job description

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Join B. Braun Medical as a Production Lead supporting daily manufacturing operations in an aseptic production environment. In this front-line leadership role, you will guide production associates, coordinate work, provide technical support and partner with Production Supervisors, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals while protecting product quality and patient safety.

Why this role matters:

• Your leadership helps ensure aseptic manufacturing operations are performed safely, consistently and in compliance with cGMP and quality requirements.
• Effective coordination and problem-solving help the team meet production goals while maintaining product quality and patient safety.
• Your coaching and technical support strengthen associate capability, accountability and continuous improvement across the production team.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals.
• Provide training, coaching and day-to-day technical support to manufacturing associates.
• Support aseptic manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with cGMPs, SOPs and quality requirements.
• Monitor production performance, analyze data and drive process improvements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, investigations, deviation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the onboarding and development of production personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability and teamwork.

What sets you up for success:

• High school diploma or GED; an associate or technical degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of leadership, lead or supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device production, with working knowledge of cGMPs, quality systems and manufacturing documentation practices.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, including the ability to exercise sound judgment when resolving production issues.
• Experience using production metrics to support operational improvements and proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, overtime and off-shifts, based on business needs.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAPA, audits or inspections is preferred.

What you will enjoy along the way:

• An hourly pay range of $30.28 to $35.00.
• The opportunity to provide front-line leadership in an aseptic, cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Production Supervisors, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Opportunities to coach associates, improve standard work and contribute to Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A purpose-driven workplace focused on safety, quality, teamwork and patient impact.

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Stand, walk, bend, reach and perform repetitive hand movements throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with cleanroom gowning requirements, including sterile gowns, gloves, masks and hair coverings.
• Work regularly in GMP-regulated manufacturing and classified cleanroom environments.
• Successfully complete gowning qualifications and follow aseptic techniques and contamination-control procedures.
• Support multiple shifts, including days, nights, weekends and overtime, based on business needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

At B. Braun, together means better. We believe that diversity makes us stronger. That is why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

• B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.