Manufacturing Lead - Mira Mesa - Medical Device - $29.15/hr
Job Description
The Manufacturing Lead oversees daily production activities to ensure weekly manufacturing goals and yields are consistently achieved in a regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operating manufacturing equipment with monitoring performance, compliance, and documentation standards. The Manufacturing Lead guides a production team in following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and related standard operating procedures (SOPs), while supporting staffing, training, and process improvement initiatives to minimize rejects and field complaints.
Responsibilities
Lead a production team in achieving weekly manufacturing goals and targeted yields while maintaining high quality standards.
Act as a working lead by operating manufacturing equipment and participating directly in production activities.
Monitor team performance to ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and all related SOPs.
Ensure the team consistently follows good documentation practices, including accurate, timely, and compliant recordkeeping.
Track production goals and respond proactively to spikes or unscheduled increases in demand to prevent back orders.
Support staffing needs by assisting with scheduling, staff rotation, and break planning to maintain adequate coverage across the shift.
Coordinate smooth shift transfers by communicating production status, issues, and priorities to incoming teams.
Lead department training activities, including onboarding and cross-training, and maintain compliant and up-to-date training records.
Assist in evaluating and piloting new manufacturing technologies and processes to minimize issues during initial and subsequent production runs.
Maintain accurate production, quality, and training records in accordance with GDP and applicable SOPs.
Track and implement corrective action protocols to address production, quality, and process issues.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to coordinate corrective actions for technical problems related to raw materials and finished products.
Identify and help implement process improvements to reduce rejects, minimize field complaints, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
Oversee and support activities related to assembly, packaging, machine operation, and other manufacturing processes as needed.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.
Essential Skills
Three (3) to five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a regulated medical device manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
Previous lead experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience leading a team of approximately 20 people preferred.
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, including assembly, packaging, and machine operation.
Demonstrated ability to supervise production activities and guide a team to meet production goals.
Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Familiarity with FDA regulations and quality processes in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Ability to maintain accurate and compliant records in alignment with GDP and SOP requirements.
Proven skills in production management, including staffing support, scheduling, and shift coordination.
Experience working in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
Ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions to address production and quality problems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to lead, train, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills to balance hands-on production work with leadership responsibilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in medical device assembly or pharmaceutical production.
Background in process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using a large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Familiarity with quality processes and systems used in regulated manufacturing.
Ability to support and lead department training initiatives and maintain training documentation.
Comfort working with new technologies and participating in pilot runs or process validations.
Why Work Here?
The organization offers a clear path to full-time employment, with conversion to a permanent role after approximately four months and a pay increase upon conversion. Team members enjoy quarterly events and activities that foster engagement and camaraderie within the manufacturing group. The company supports long-term financial well-being with an 8% employer match on its 401(k) plan and provides paid holidays to support work-life balance.
Work Environment
This role operates on a second-shift schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., working on a specialized cuvettes production team. Initial training takes place on first shift, with hands-on guidance from leadership to ensure thorough onboarding and skills development. Work is performed in a cleanroom environment that requires adherence to strict cleanliness and attire standards. Leggings are not permitted, and no face makeup or lipstick may be worn in the cleanroom. Team members who wear glasses must use side shields, and hair nets and beard covers are required to maintain a controlled and compliant manufacturing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.15 - $29.15/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
