Pharmaceutical Production Lead

Pharmaceutical Production Lead – Manufacturing Operations (Shop Floor)

Location: Fort Lauderdale Area, FL

Work Arrangement: On-site

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Contract Type:Perm

Position Overview

ttg Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Lead to support daily manufacturing operations in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical facility.

This is a hands-on, shop-floor manufacturing position focused on executing production activities, operating manufacturing equipment, maintaining accurate batch documentation, and ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has recent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of production equipment, compounding, filling, packaging, in-process controls, and GMP manufacturing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support daily pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including compounding, blending, filling, packaging, and related production activities.
• Set up, operate, inspect, monitor, and clean manufacturing equipment according to approved SOPs and Batch Records.
• Verify raw materials, components, equipment readiness, and production quantities before starting manufacturing activities.
• Perform and document in-process checks, including applicable weights, measurements, process parameters, and product quality requirements.
• Execute manufacturing activities in accordance with approved Batch Records, manufacturing instructions, and production schedules.
• Complete production documentation accurately and in real time, including Batch Records, equipment logbooks, cleaning records, and in-process records.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify operational issues, and assist with troubleshooting and escalation to Maintenance, Engineering, or QA.
• Support equipment changeovers, line clearance, cleaning, sanitation, and production readiness activities.
• Identify and report manufacturing deviations, equipment malfunctions, and product quality concerns.
• Collaborate with QA, QC, Warehouse, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues and maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, GDP, FDA requirements, SOPs, and workplace safety standards.
• Support production team coordination and consistent execution of manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 years of recent pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in a cGMP-regulated production environment.
• Required: Hands-on experience operating pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment and executing production processes.
• Experience with pharmaceutical compounding, blending, filling, packaging, or related manufacturing activities.
• Strong knowledge of Batch Records, SOPs, in-process checks, equipment cleaning, and GMP documentation.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes, equipment operating principles, and critical process parameters.
• Experience identifying and escalating deviations, equipment issues, and production-related quality concerns.
• Familiarity with SAP, MES, QMS, or similar manufacturing systems is a plus.
• Experience with inhalation or respiratory pharmaceutical manufacturing, including MDI/DPI processes, is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, and communication skills.
• English proficiency required.

ttg Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruiting agency. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test and background check. We maintain a drug- and substance-free workplace to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees.

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