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.

Education:

Required Education:

High school Diploma or GED.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

CRCST or CSPDT certification.