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Rapid Micro Biosystems
Rapid Micro Biosystems

Production Operator Lead - Full-Time - Weekend

Massachusetts, U.S.
Full-Time
On-site
$34 – $36 per hour

TLDR

Lead up to 15 employees, oversee GMP documentation, and launch the new weekend production shift.

Position Overview

The Consumables Production Lead is a highly skilled production operator who ensures production targets are met while maintaining high quality standards. The Lead oversees production documentation and helps maintain GMP compliance across Operations. This role requires the ability to communicate production plans, lead the production team, and navigate team dynamics such as conflict, motivation, and engagement.

This is a FT position working first shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday; 6am-4:30pm

Start Date: This is a full-time position expected to begin in January 2027. The Weekend Production Operator Lead will support the launch and ongoing operation of the new weekend production shift. 

Responsibilities

  • Work safely and follow all safety rules at all times.
  • Solve problems and communicate issues and resolutions to production management.
  • Learn to troubleshoot production systems.
  • Lead up to 15 employees with patience and professionalism.
  • Manage the PHR review and correction process, ensuring GMP is followed.
  • Maintain an up-to-date Preventive Maintenance schedule.
  • Lead the shift, overseeing attendance, break coverage, emergencies and evacuations, personnel performance and production issue reporting, and interdepartmental communication.
  • Communicate effectively with senior management.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for receiving and communicating shift pass-downs.
  • Hold team members accountable for meeting production targets.
  • Develop team members’ technical and leadership skills.
  • Work with minimal supervision while supporting and driving process improvements and team culture.
  • Ensure materials are stocked, kitted, and prepared for the production day.
  • Process transactions in SAP daily.
  • Perform shift startups and shutdowns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • High school diploma with 2+ years of experience, or an Associate’s degree.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to manage cGMP documentation practices.
  • Ability to lead and manage team dynamics, including conflict, motivation, and engagement.
  • Excellent aseptic process and laboratory skills.
  • Ability to adhere to a production schedule.
  • Ability to work overtime, including off-schedule shifts and periodic weekends.
  • Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Commitment to updating work processes and driving continuous improvement.

    • Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    an equity grant

    Other Benefit

    cash incentive opportunities

    Rapid Micro Biosystems
    Rapid Micro Biosystems

    Rapid Micro Biosystems develops and delivers advanced solutions for the rapid and accurate detection of microbial contamination in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. Their flagship product, Growth Direct™, automates quality control micro-testing, enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency for companies aiming to improve product reliability and patient outcomes. With a focus on innovation, Rapid Micro Biosystems supports industries in achieving higher standards of quality through cutting-edge technology.

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