Production Lead, Cleanroom Assembly

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

The Production Lead, Cleanroom Assembly supports final assembly of medical devices in Applied Medicals cleanroom. This hands-on assembly lead trains team members, keeps production lines supplied, and checks product quality. The Production Lead works alongside team leaders and managers to meet daily production and quality goals. We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift, with a Monday - Friday weekly schedule. 

Key Responsibilities

• Train team members on cleanroom assembly processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements. 

• Support team leaders and managers by reinforcing direction and keeping communication clear across the production team. 

• Keep production lines supplied with components, materials, and documentation to meet the daily production schedule. 

• Inspect medical device assemblies with measurement tools and review engineering drawings and shop orders for accuracy. 

• Track labor hours, production output, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP). 

• Escalate safety, quality, and team member concerns to leadership, quality assurance, and engineering. 

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Meet daily and weekly production goals while maintaining quality standards. 

• Train new team members to assemble products accurately and independently. 

• Keep production lines running without material or documentation delays. 

• Maintain accurate production data and a safe, accountable work area. 

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. 

• Bring 2 years of experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. 

• Read engineering drawings, shop orders, and SOPs. 

• Train and coach team members in a production environment. 

• Communicate clearly with production, quality assurance, engineering, and leadership. 

• Use SAP or a similar production tracking system. 

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Bring experience as a production lead, assembly lead, or team lead. 

• Bring experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated industry. 

• Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods. 

• Competitive compensation range: $19 - $23 / hour (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.

Responsibilities

The Production Lead, Cleanroom Assembly supports final assembly of medical devices in Applied Medicals cleanroom. This hands-on assembly lead trains team members, keeps production lines supplied, and checks product quality. The Production Lead works alongside team leaders and managers to meet daily production and quality goals. We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift, with a Monday - Friday weekly schedule. 

Key Responsibilities

• Train team members on cleanroom assembly processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements. 

• Support team leaders and managers by reinforcing direction and keeping communication clear across the production team. 

• Keep production lines supplied with components, materials, and documentation to meet the daily production schedule. 

• Inspect medical device assemblies with measurement tools and review engineering drawings and shop orders for accuracy. 

• Track labor hours, production output, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP). 

• Escalate safety, quality, and team member concerns to leadership, quality assurance, and engineering. 

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Meet daily and weekly production goals while maintaining quality standards. 

• Train new team members to assemble products accurately and independently. 

• Keep production lines running without material or documentation delays. 

• Maintain accurate production data and a safe, accountable work area. 

Qualifications

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Hold a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. 

• Bring 2 years of experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. 

• Read engineering drawings, shop orders, and SOPs. 

• Train and coach team members in a production environment. 

• Communicate clearly with production, quality assurance, engineering, and leadership. 

• Use SAP or a similar production tracking system.