Second-Shift Laser Production Lead (Onsite)

Lighteum LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lighteum LLC in San Diego, CA is seeking a Production Team Lead for the Laser (Second Shift). The role supports the Production Supervisor, directs daily production activities, and guides a team to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency in a medical device components environment.

The position offers competitive salary ($28.00–$32.00 annually) with a 10% shift differential, onsite work, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
• Experience providing work direction, training, or leadership support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and diagrams.
• Knowledge of GMP, EHS, and quality systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and ERP/MRP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently assign work and monitor progress against schedules.
• Provide day-to-day work direction, training, and feedback to production staff.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate timely resolution or escalation.
• Demonstrate proficiency across operations and support related work centers.
• Review production reports, quality records, and metrics to support objectives.
• Coordinate training and communicate priorities; support employee development.
• Serve as an operational backup and review timecards as needed.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify issues impacting schedules, quality, costs, or performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership / training

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Reading technical docs

Communication skills

Quality systems & GMP

Lean manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lighteum LLC in San Diego, CA is seeking a Production Team Lead for the Laser (Second Shift). The role supports the Production Supervisor, directs daily production activities, and guides a team to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency in a medical device components environment.

The position offers competitive salary ($28.00–$32.00 annually) with a 10% shift differential, onsite work, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays.