Production Operator Lead - Full-Time - Weekend

Rapid Micro Biosystems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Cash incentives

Equity grant

Job summary

Rapid Micro Biosystems is seeking a Consumables Production Lead for a first shift weekend program in Lowell, MA. You will lead up to 15 operators, ensure targets and quality, maintain GMP documentation, and communicate plans to the team.

This full-time role starts January 2027 and supports the launch and ongoing operation of the new weekend production shift. You will drive safety, problem solving, and continuous improvement while performing SAP transactions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication to manage cGMP documentation.
• Ability to lead and manage team dynamics including conflict, motivation, and engagement.
• Excellent aseptic process and laboratory skills.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead up to 15 employees with patience and professionalism.
• Maintain GMP compliance and oversee shift pass-downs.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedule and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with production management and senior leaders.

Skills

Team leadership

cGMP documentation

Problem solving

Aseptic processes

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or Associate’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Consumables Production Lead is a highly skilled production operator who ensures production targets are met while maintaining high quality standards. The Lead oversees production documentation and helps maintain GMP compliance across Operations. This role requires the ability to communicate production plans, lead the production team, and navigate team dynamics such as conflict, motivation, and engagement.

This is a FT position working first shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday; 6am-4:30pm

Start Date: This is a full-time position expected to begin in January 2027. The Weekend Production Operator Lead will support the launch and ongoing operation of the new weekend production shift.

Position Overview

The Consumables Production Lead is a highly skilled production operator who ensures production targets are met while maintaining high quality standards. The Lead oversees production documentation and helps maintain GMP compliance across Operations. This role requires the ability to communicate production plans, lead the production team, and navigate team dynamics such as conflict, motivation, and engagement.

This is a FT position working first shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday; 6am-4:30pm

Start Date: This is a full-time position expected to begin in January 2027. The Weekend Production Operator Lead will support the launch and ongoing operation of the new weekend production shift.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all safety rules at all times
• Solve problems and communicate issues and resolutions to production management
• Learn to troubleshoot production systems
• Lead up to 15 employees with patience and professionalism
• Manage the PHR review and correction process, ensuring GMP is followed
• Maintain an up-to-date Preventive Maintenance schedule
• Lead the shift, overseeing attendance, break coverage, emergencies and evacuations, personnel performance and production issue reporting, and interdepartmental communication
• Communicate effectively with senior management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving and communicating shift pass-downs
• Hold team members accountable for meeting production targets
• Develop team members’ technical and leadership skills
• Work with minimal supervision while supporting and driving process improvements and team culture
• Ensure materials are stocked, kitted, and prepared for the production day
• Process transactions in SAP daily
• Perform shift startups and shutdowns
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma with 2+ years of experience, or an Associate’s degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to manage cGMP documentation practices
• Ability to lead and manage team dynamics, including conflict, motivation, and engagement
• Excellent aseptic process and laboratory skills
• Ability to adhere to a production schedule
• Ability to work overtime, including off-schedule shifts and periodic weekends
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Commitment to updating work processes and driving continuous improvement

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Rapid Micro Biosystems is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. In addition to base pay, our full-time regular employees are eligible for an attractive benefits package, cash incentive opportunities, and an equity grant.

The hourly rate for this position is $34-$36/hr.

Starting payrates are determined based on skills, experience, budget and other job-related factors. More information about our total compensation package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.