Production Lead I (Wed/Thurs-Sat 6:00pm-6:30am)

B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; 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 support daily manufacturing operations in Irvine's aseptic environment. The role provides frontline leadership to production associates while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Production Supervisors, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet production goals and uphold patient safety. Strong aseptic manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical degree preferred.
• 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.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using production metrics to support operational improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Provide training, coaching, and day-to-day 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 onboarding and development of production personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Aseptic processing

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Company: B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC

Job Posting Location: Irvine, California, United States

Functional Area: Production

Working Model: Onsite

Days of Work: Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday

Shift: 3/4 X 12

Relocation Available: No

Requisition ID: 13695

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, www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pharmaceutical manufacturing, is seeking a Production Lead to support daily manufacturing operations within our aseptic production environment. This role provides front-line leadership and technical support to production associates while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Production Lead is responsible for coordinating production activities, driving operational efficiency, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

The ideal candidate will possess experience in aseptic manufacturing processes, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively lead teams in a fast-paced production environment. This position works closely with Production Supervisors, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to achieve production goals while maintaining the highest standards of product quality and patient safety.

In This Role, You Will Have the Chance To:

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Provide training, coaching, and day-to-day 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 onboarding and development of production personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Essential Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical degree preferred.
• 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. Working knowledge of cGMPs, quality systems, and manufacturing documentation practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using production metrics to support operational improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, overtime, and off-shifts as needed.

Preferred Experience Includes

• Hands-on experience supporting aseptic filling, sterile processing, cleanroom operations, or environmental monitoring activities.
• Experience leading teams in pharmaceutical, medical device, biologics, or healthcare manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience participating in audits, inspections, CAPA activities, and quality improvement initiatives.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires working knowledge of manufacturing operations and aseptic production processes.
• Applies established technical principles, procedures, and practices to support production objectives.
• Works under general supervision and may assist in training, assigning, and reviewing work performed by production associates.
• Exercises sound judgment in resolving routine production and process-related issues.
• Collaborates with supervisors, quality personnel, engineers, maintenance technicians, and production team members to achieve operational goals.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with cleanroom gowning requirements, including sterile gowns, gloves, masks, and hair coverings.
• Regular work in GMP-regulated manufacturing and classified cleanroom environments.
• Must successfully complete gowning qualifications and follow aseptic techniques and contamination control procedures.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime based on business needs.

Pay Range- $30.28 -$36.00/ hour

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.

To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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