Upstream Production Manager – Peptide Manufacturing
Upstream Production Manager – Peptide Manufacturing
Location: Onsite - Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead the future of peptide manufacturing! We’re seeking an experienced Upstream Production Manager to oversee GMP peptide production, focusing on synthesis, cleavage, and conjugation. This strategic role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving continuous improvement and capacity planning.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct upstream peptide production teams and workflows.
- Develop production plans and schedules to meet customer demand.
- Implement process improvements and lean manufacturing principles.
- Ensure GMP compliance and documentation accuracy.
- Foster a strong safety culture and lead workforce development.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership; peptide experience strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of peptide chemistry, purification, and GMP standards.
- Proven success in team leadership, operational excellence, and strategic planning.
Why Join Us? Be part of a high-impact team delivering life-changing peptide APIs with precision and innovation.
Salary: $130k - $145k / year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Department
- Production
- Locations
- Torrance, CA
Torrance, CA
Perks & Benefits
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Paid Holidays (13 Holidays)
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Paid Vacation Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
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Birthday Off
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Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Basic Life Policy & AD&D
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401K (6%Matching)
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Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
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Student Debt Reduction Program
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Fresh Fruit Program
Our Values
INNOVATION
- We are curious and explore new ways.
- We are ambitious and find solutions.
EXCELLENCE
- We have a strong technical knowledge and we deliver results.
- We deliver quality in everything we do.
TRUST
- We believe in teamwork and collaboration.
- We lead by example and accept responsibility.
About PolyPeptide US
PolyPeptide is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world.
PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1.
Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global manufacturing network in Europe, the U.S. and India.
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