Production Team Lead- 1st Shift

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Fully onsite cleanroom environment, San Diego, CA

Pay Rate: $25 - $28 / hr

Employment: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Production Team Lead coordinates first-shift production activities in a regulated medical device environment, working alongside the team to meet weekly output and quality goals. This is a hands-on working lead role, approximately 50–75% of time is spent in direct production using microscopes and semi-automated equipment, with the remainder dedicated to tracking key metrics (output per hour, yield), ensuring GMP/GDP compliance, supporting training, and managing shift logistics.

The ideal candidate brings a strong production background, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to lead by example on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day production activities of the first-shift production team

• Participate in manufacturing with the team while monitoring overall production goals

• Serve as first point of contact for production flow, issues, and escalation to management

• Manage information transfer between 1st and 2nd shift

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and related SOPs

• Monitor team documentation practices according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Support shift coverage, rotations, and breaks in coordination with management

• Lead departmental training activities and maintain compliant training records

• Drive continuous improvement in production and product quality with management

• Maintain accurate records and documentation per GDP and SOPs

• Track and implement corrective action protocols

• Troubleshoot robotics and automation equipment; coordinate advanced support as needed

• Reinforce workplace standards and company policies through modeling and communication

Required Qualifications
• 3 to 5 years of related manufacturing experience in a regulated medical device or electronics assembly environment

• Previous experience acting as a working lead, senior technician, or informal team lead supporting production teams

• Solid understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• Familiarity with FDA regulations and quality processes

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in production management, assembly, and process improvement

• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and medical device assembly

• Experience with robotics and automation

Work Environment

• Dress Code: Lab coats, cleanroom shoes, hair nets, and beard covers are required

• Note: No leggings, face makeup, or perfume permitted in the cleanroom

• Training: Hands-on training provided by the manufacturing manager and senior technicians

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• IVF Coverage to support family building needs

• GAP Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Coverage

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Optional AFLAC Supplemental Policies

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account

An offer of employment is contingent on the successful passing of a background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment.

We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.