Production Team Lead – Laser (Second Shift) Salary Range: $28.00 - $32.00 + 10% Shift Differential Location: This is an onsite position based at the Company's San Diego facility. At Lighteum, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the MedTech industry. Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates' well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous, including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays. Be a part of our team today!
JOB PURPOSE
Supports the Production Supervisor in coordinating daily production activities and ensuring the efficient execution of manufacturing operations. Provides day-to-day work directions, training, and guidance to production personnel. Assists in maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards while supporting employee development and operational objectives. Serves as a backup to the Production Supervisor to help maintain production continuity, product quality, and operational efficiency.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Independently assign work, allocate staffing resources, and monitor progress against production schedules and operational targets.
- Provide day-to-day work direction, training, coaching, and performance feedback to production employees.
- Troubleshoot employee, equipment, material, and process issues; coordinate timely resolution or escalation as needed.
- Demonstrate proficiency across all operations within the assigned area and maintain working knowledge of related work centers within the department to support operational coordination, employee coverage, and production continuity.
- Review and validate production reports, quality records, NCMRs, and operational metrics to support quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
- Coordinate training activities, communicate operational priorities, and support employee development and performance improvement activities in partnership with the Production Supervisor.
- Serve as an operational backup to the Production Supervisor, including review and processing of employee timecards and other delegated administrative responsibilities within authorized limits.
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within the assigned area and promptly address or escalate compliance concerns.
- Identify and communicate issues that may impact production schedules, quality, costs, customer commitments, or operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and the department's ability to meet changing business demands.
- Other duties as assigned.
SCOPE Reports to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for coordinating day-to-day production activities and supporting production personnel. Serves as a resource to employees by providing work direction, training, guidance, and operational support to help achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. Regularly interfaces with Production, Quality, Material Control, Engineering, EHS, Facilities, and Human Resources. The role is generally focused on operational coordination and administrative responsibilities while also performing manufacturing operations and providing production support during staffing constraints, employee coverage needs, or periods of increased demand. Time allocation may vary based on business conditions, staffing levels, production demands, and departmental needs.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required Essential
Experience in a manufacturing environment required; medical device industry experience preferred.
Essential
Experience providing work direction, training, or leadership support in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Desirable
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Essential
Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and draw sound conclusions.
Essential
Ability to interpret technical instructions, manufacturing documentation, specifications, and diagrams.
Essential
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
Essential
Knowledge of quality systems, GMP requirements, EHS requirements, and documentation practices in a manufacturing environment.
Essential
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and experience with ERP, MRP, or related manufacturing systems preferred.
Desirable
PERSONAL SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES
Building Collaborative Relationships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations, including customers, to help achieve business goals.
Authenticity: Gaining other people’s trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines.
Continuous Improvement: Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Problem Solving: Identifies issues, analyzes available information, and implements or recommends practical solutions to support operational objectives.
Communication: Clearly conveys information, expectations, and priorities while fostering open and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Lighteum Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, or any status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@lighteum.com.