Sterile Processing Production Coordinator (Lead SPT) - Long Beach, CA jobs-in Long Beach,CA,US

Sterile Processing Production Coordinator (Lead SPT) - Long Beach, CA

13 weeks, Local Contract to Hire

Please note this process may take up to 6 weeks for a start date due to the interview process (2-3) interviews.

Locals only! Must live in a reasonable commuting distance from the facility location!

Variable shifts: Days, Nights and Evenings, (5X8) hours per week

No Travelers!

Required Certifications & Licensure: CRCST or CSPDT certification

Duties:

Job Summary:

Loaner & Consignment Tray Coordination:

Serve as the point person for managing all incoming and outgoing loaners and consignment trays.

Job Responsibilities:

Verify accuracy, completeness, and integrity of tray contents before and after sterilization.

Coordinate directly with vendors, clinical partners, and internal SPD teams to ensure all instruments arrive on time, processed correctly, and ready for use.

Track and document tray movement through the full sterilization and return cycle.

Production & Workflow Oversight:

Oversee daily production flow in coordination with SPD leadership, ensuring workloads are prioritized and balanced for maximum efficiency.

Identify potential delays, discrepancies, or bottlenecks and take proactive steps to resolve them.

Maintain open communication with technicians and leadership to align production goals with operational realities.

May provide guidance or day-to-day oversight to Production Technicians as the team grows, helping establish standards for performance, communication, and accountability.

Communication & Relationship Management:

Act as a liaison between vendors, clinical teams, and Instrumentum's SPD staff to ensure clarity, accountability, and trust.

Maintain regular communication with partner hospitals and surgery centers regarding tray status, delivery schedules, and special requests.

Represent Instrumentum professionally and confidently in all interactions.

Data Accuracy & Reporting:

Ensure accurate and timely entry of data into tracking systems, including tray movements, sterilization records, and performance metrics.

Generate reports for leadership summarizing activity, volume trends, and areas for improvement.

Uphold documentation standards that support regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

What You Will Deliver:

Seamless coordination of all loaners and consignment activity, ensuring every tray is accounted for and ready when needed.

Proactive communication that strengthens relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

Highly organized, data-driven production management that keeps operations running at peak precision.

Continuous improvement through process awareness, accuracy, and accountability.

What We Offer:

A great working environment. We're building something special, and you'll be a key part of that.

Opportunities for growth with a fast-moving company that's dedicated to excellence.

A supportive, energetic team that's as driven as you are.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

Three (3) - five (5) years of hands-on SPD experience with a strong focus on loaner and consignment tray management.

Proven ability to coordinate across departments, vendors, and leadership teams.

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tracking and organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency with instrument tracking software and reporting tools.

A positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to doing things right - every time.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

N/A

Education:

Required Education:

High school Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:

CRCST or CSPDT certification.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

N/A