Pharmaceutical Production Lead - 2nd/3rd Shift

Job Summary Responsible for performing advanced pharmaceutical drug manufacturing activities while providing day-to-day technical guidance and workflow coordination within regulated GMP environments. This role serves as a technical and operational resource on the production floor, supporting production flow, compliance, and continuous improvement without formal supervisory authority. Shifts: 2nd Shift – Mon‑Fri 2pm‑10:30pm; 3rd Shift – Mon‑Fri 10pm‑6:30am. Major Responsibilities Acts as a technical and workflow lead by coordinating daily manufacturing tasks, prioritizing activities, and supporting efficient production flow without formal people‑management responsibility. Provides on‑the‑job guidance, mentoring, and training to manufacturing technicians and lower‑level operators to ensure adherence to procedures, safety standards, and GMP requirements. Performs advanced, hands‑on biopharmaceutical manufacturing activities, including media and buffer preparation, aseptic processing, equipment cleaning and sterilization, and other responsibilities essential to production and schedule adherence. Sets up, operates, monitors, and adjusts bioprocessing equipment such as autoclaves, washer‑sterilizers, filtration systems, fermenters, and fill‑finish equipment. Prepares, cleans, assembles, and stages tanks, glassware, components, and systems for batch manufacturing operations in accordance with approved procedures. Monitors critical process parameters, production data, and outputs to ensure compliance with batch records, specifications, and quality standards. Identifies, documents, and escalates deviations, abnormal events, and process issues in accordance with quality systems and regulatory expectations. Maintains accurate and complete batch documentation, equipment logs, inventory records, and other GMP compliance documentation. Follows and reinforces standard operating procedures (SOPs), manufacturing instructions, and all applicable safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines. Collaborates with engineering, quality, and maintenance teams on troubleshooting, investigations, testing, and process optimization activities. Supports continuous improvement initiatives by providing technical input, identifying opportunities for efficiency or quality improvements, and assisting with implementation of approved changes. Minimum Job Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED required. Work Experience: 2‑3 years of manufacturing experience, including aseptic manufacturing and GMP/ISO cleanroom environments. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Proven ability to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to accurately complete GMP documentation and support investigations and escalation of issues. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to guide and collaborate with others. Comfortable working in cleanroom and controlled environments while adhering to gowning, safety, and quality requirements. Flexibility to work mandatory overtime based on business needs. Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English. Preferred Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. Work Experience: 2 years of hands‑on experience in GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including advanced manufacturing operations such as aseptic processing, media/buffer preparation, and equipment operation. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Advanced knowledge of upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing operations. Experience supporting audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence initiatives. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally. Benefits Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential within a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated hourly salary range for this position is $28.75 – $41.75, depending on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Employees working 30 or more hours per week receive full benefits, including health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and other benefits. Employees working fewer than 30 hours per week receive limited benefits, including 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and access to the Employee Assistance Program and Employee Resource Groups. Equal Employment Opportunity Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medline Industries, LP