Team Lead, Manufacturing - Variable Shift

Grifols

Team Lead overseeing Immunohematology manufacturing activities at Grifols in San Diego, CA. Leading production teams and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $41 - $51 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide and lead the work of department associates executing daily operations
Act as a point of contact for the production of an assigned run from start to finish
Assign production support activities to other associates in accordance with the schedule
Ensure that all production operations are conducted in full compliance with Grifols policies, regulatory (GMP, FDA, ISO) and safety requirements
Coordinate pre-production checks and activities as required
Troubleshoot and resolve applicable technical issues encountered in the process
Coordinate and execute applicable analytical testing activities
Assist with batch record review and corrections as required
Review, initiate, and approve change requests for the department
Initiate production related deviations in the associated quality system
Manage assigned investigations as required including the implementation of corrective actions.
Own and manage assigned corrective/preventative (CAPA) actions in the associated quality system
Coaching and mentoring whenever necessary, foster positive, result-driven teamwork environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a Bachelor’s in biological or physical sciences
At least 6 years of experience in the biotechnology/medical device industry
At least 5 years of experience supporting a GMP environment
Must have a thorough knowledge of cGMPs including equipment, technology, and quality systems requirements
Computer skills are required (Word, Excel, Outlook)
SAP knowledge a plus
Strong technical knowledge in commercial Immunohematology techniques
Strong troubleshooting abilities including process monitoring to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Must have experience supporting and/or leading deviation investigations.
Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, writing and problem solving skills required
Must be able to work independently and make critical decisions
Must establish proper priorities and manage time and available resources
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and co-workers
Understand the operation of all equipment associated with the process being supervised
Understand GMP, FDA and ISO regulatory requirements
5S, Lean manufacturing knowledge a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
Up to 5% 401(K) match
Tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

GMP KnowledgeBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesTroubleshootingProcess MonitoringAnalytical Testing ActivitiesBatch Record ReviewChange Request ApprovalCorrective ActionsQuality Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingCoachingTeamwork