Job Description

The Cleanroom Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations within the cleanroom environment to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality products. The role supervises production operators, ensures adherence to cleanroom protocols, quality standards, and production schedules, while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise daily cleanroom manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Plan and allocate manpower based on production schedules and operational priorities.
• Monitor production output, cycle time, yield, and line performance, implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate shift handovers and conduct daily production meetings to communicate priorities, quality alerts, and safety updates.
• Escalate production issues, equipment failures, material shortages, and resource constraints to the Production Supervisor.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Cleanroom Manufacturing Technicians and Operators to ensure high performance and compliance.
• Conduct on-the-job training and ensure employees are qualified and certified for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Monitor employee attendance, discipline, and productivity while providing regular coaching and performance feedback.
• Support onboarding and cross-training initiatives to enhance workforce flexibility and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure strict compliance with cleanroom gowning procedures, contamination control practices, and cleanroom protocols.
• Monitor environmental discipline and ensure adherence to cleanliness standards to prevent product contamination.
• Ensure operators follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), where applicable.
• Support cleanroom audits and maintain audit readiness at all times.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Verify completion of first-piece approvals, in-process inspections, and final inspections.
• Investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive initiatives to improve yield, reduce defects, and eliminate rework and scrap.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (where applicable), and internal Quality Management System requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Supervisory or leadership training is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a cleanroom production environment.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience in medical device, semiconductor, precision manufacturing, electronics, or similar cleanroom operations is preferred.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom manufacturing practices and contamination control.
• Knowledge of cleanroom classifications, gowning procedures, and environmental controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, problem-solving tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 (where applicable).
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems.