Production Team Lead (Upstream) - Torrance

Production Team Lead Location: Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time Lead production where quality, safety, and precision matter. PolyPeptide is a global leader in peptide manufacturing, supporting innovative therapies worldwide. We are seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and provide hands-on leadership in a GMP environment. This role is key to ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while supporting team development and operational excellence. Position Summary The Production Team Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities, guiding production staff, and ensuring adherence to batch records, procedures, and cGMP standards. This role serves as a critical link between teams, helping drive communication, quality, and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Plan, prioritize, and execute daily production activities and resource allocation Lead and support production staff, including mentoring team members Ensure accurate and timely batch record execution and documentation Identify deviations and support change control and CAPA activities Perform basic troubleshooting of processes and equipment Promote continuous improvement initiatives Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance Provide regular production and project updates to management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing Prior leadership or lead operator experience preferred Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulated production environments Experience with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (ERP a plus) Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a controlled environment with PPE and gowning requirements Why Join PolyPeptide Be part of a global leader in peptide manufacturing Lead teams producing high-impact pharmaceutical products Work in a collaborative, fast-paced GMP environment Opportunity to grow into advanced leadership roles If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a production environment and is committed to quality and team success, we encourage you to apply. Salary: $85k-$100k We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.