Production Lead

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking a Production Lead to join our team in King of Prussia, PA Plant. As a Production Lead, you’ll help deliver products that support clean water, safe food, and healthy environments around the world. You’ll operate machinery and equipment, follow standard procedures, and contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your skills, make a meaningful impact, and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations, including material processing, equipment setup, component preparation, inspection, packaging, assembly and disassembly activities.
• Provide clear and timely communication of operational status, production metrics, and issues to management and cross functional partners.
• Conduct daily PCS/Shift Handover meetings with production team and supporting functions.
• Review, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with operational needs and FDA regulations.
• Train and coach manufacturing personnel on cGMP requirements, job tasks, safety procedures, and cleanroom practices.
• Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Production Records (BPRs).
• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety regulations, and quality standards through routine observation, training, and audits.
• Supervise hourly staff performance, reinforcing accountability, productivity, and quality expectations.
• Lead and support deviation investigations within assigned areas and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate ordering of production supplies and equipment to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and other support teams to resolve production issues efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor, document, and communicate non conformances through a structured deviation process. 
• Participate in routine TPM pillar meetings, support or lead pillar projects and kaizens 
• Perform work in a regulated cleanroom environment
• Ability to work a 2-3-2 alternating schedule (nights/weekends required).
• Interface with Delta V HMI's for equipment operation and troubleshooting requirements.

Position Details:

• Plant location: King of Prussia, PA
• Work week and shift: 2/3/2 alternating 12 hour schedule (Evening Shift 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Compensation package offered: $37/hr - $42/hr

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint , Excel)
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP guidelines, FDA regulations and cleanroom operations
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• TPM knowledge and experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma systems 
• Technical writing skills
• Root Cause Analysis skills (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) 
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback
• Experience working with Fluidized Bed Dryers, Grinders, Classifiers, Sifters
• Experience working with Delta V
• Hands-on experience working with powders and granular materials, including knowledge of particle size distribution (PSD) analysis and proficiency using laboratory instruments such as sieves, analyzers, and other material‑characterization equipment
• Experience with hand tools
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience training others
• Forklift experience

What’s in it For You: 

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-pai