The Production Line Team Leader is responsible for coordinating and leading daily manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production of medical devices. This role supports production goals related to quality, delivery, cost, and safety while ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP) and company policies. The Team Leader provides hands-on leadership to production associates and serves as a key link between operators, supervisors, and support functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and coordinate daily production line activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and internal procedures.
Monitor line performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and defects.
Train, coach, and support production associates on standard work, safety practices, and quality requirements.
Verify proper documentation, including batch records, travelers, and production logs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Enforce safety policies and promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S).
Communicate production status, issues, and improvement opportunities to supervisors and cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance).
Support audits, inspections, and internal assessments as required.
Ensure proper use and care of equipment, tools, and materials
ESSENCIAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma required.
Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading production teams in a manufacturing environment, including assigning daily work, coordinating production activities, training and coaching employees, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide, and develop production associates while fostering a positive and accountable team environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes in a regulated environment.
Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA requirements.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures, work instructions, and production documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and make sound day-to-day operational decisions.
Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Diploma in Industrial Production, Production Supervision, Quality, Business Administration, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or another related technical discipline.
Experience in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or 5S methodologies.
English Level B1
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, talk and hear.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Production Environment
Fast paced environment
Work evening and weekend as necessary
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
Occasional Travel (0–20%)
Travel is rare and usually for special events, training, or annual meetings.
Temporary/Transition Work (During OPERATIONS Ramp-Up)
Temporary Task(s):
Moving tables and miscellaneous production equipment
Setting up work stations for ergonomics and time studies
Rationale – Why This Role Should Support These Tasks:
Support may be needed to move/reorganize manufacturing structures, equipment, and other supporting appurtenances as the early manufacturing activities are established
The initial line setup will require fine tuning on-site. Employees may be a part of establishing final placement of materials and tooling to ensure ergonomic and efficient designs.
Technical skills required
Recruitment process
Our Recruitment Process
We strive to provide a positive and transparent recruitment experience. While the process may vary depending on the position, it generally includes:
Application Review – We evaluate your qualifications, experience, and alignment with the position requirements.
Initial HR Interview – A conversation to learn more about your professional background, career goals, and expectations.
Hiring Manager Interview – A technical and role-specific discussion focused on the responsibilities of the position.
Final Evaluation – Depending on the role, the process may include additional interviews, technical assessments, or employment reference checks.
Background Check – The selected candidate must successfully complete the company’s required background screening process.
Employment Offer – Once the recruitment requirements have been completed, the selected candidate will receive a formal employment offer and onboarding information.
Office location
About the company
About LifeSync
LifeSync, an Amphenol company, is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of value-added medical interconnect solutions for the healthcare industry. As a 100% medical-focused division of Amphenol, we partner with leading OEM medical device manufacturers to develop innovative technologies that support patient care around the world.
Our expertise includes ECG leadwires and cables, SpO₂ sensors, EEG solutions, temperature probes, electrosurgical accessories, custom medical cable assemblies, and specialized medical interconnects.
We combine embedded engineering, advanced automation, and ISO-certified manufacturing to deliver OEM-grade quality from concept through full-scale production. Our global manufacturing network provides resilient supply chain solutions, Lean manufacturing practices, value engineering (VAVE), and world-class quality systems.
Costa Rica is an exciting addition to our global footprint, creating opportunities for talented professionals to contribute to advanced medical device manufacturing while collaborating with teams across North America and Asia.
At LifeSync, we are committed to innovation, quality, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions that strengthen every connection in healthcare.
