Overview
You’re an energetic and collaborative force behind an innovative global manufacturing process – one that’s bringing high-quality medicines to the world. Together with your team, you’ll push for new approaches, test limits, and find the solution to every challenge. Join a workplace that values your contributions and stands behind your growth and success. When can you start?
Success Profile
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- Collaborative
- Industrious
- Logical
- Problem-solver
- Responsible
- Energetic
Our Culture
We’re team players with curious minds. Self-starters who rise to the task at hand and take pride in our work. We challenge ourselves to find new ways to make a difference in people’s lives and our careers – from training to enrichment to team-bonding activities. This is the Sun Pharma way of life. And we can’t wait for you to be a part of it.
Phani P. Senior Director, Production Operations“Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is the balance of providing accessible drug products and maintaining the highest quality standards. I’m proud to work in a place where my passion for producing the highest quality products is shared by everyone.”
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Working Conditions
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Team Environment
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Manufacturing Operator II
New Brunswick, New JerseySun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Manufacturing Operator II to join our 2nd shift production team. In this hands‑on role, you will support the manufacturing of high‑quality pharmaceutical products while ensuring strict adherence to cGMP standards, SOPs, and safety requirements.
This position is ideal for someone with solid manufacturing experience who enjoys working with complex equipment, troubleshooting processes, and contributing to efficient, compliant production operations.
What You’ll Do:
Manufacturing Operations
- Operate pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment across one or more processes, including:
- Glatt fluid bed processing
- Granulation and blending
- Compression, coating, and encapsulation
- Imprinting and banding
- Execute manufacturing processes in accordance withbatch records, SOPs, and established procedures.
- Monitor process performance and ensure adherence to production specifications.
Equipment Setup & Troubleshooting
- Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and cleaning activities as required.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, making appropriate adjustments to maintain product quality and efficiency.
- Follow equipment manuals and safe operating procedures at all times.
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately complete manufacturing documentation and logbooks in real time.
- Ensure all activities comply with cGMP requirements and data integrity standards.
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Safety & Quality
- Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Ensure product quality by following procedures and reporting any deviations or abnormalities.
Work Schedule:
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Travel: 0%
Work Environment:
This role operates in a manufacturing/production environment and may involve exposure to:
- Moderate to high noise levels
- Dust, fumes, odors, and airborne particles
- Mechanical and process equipment hazards
Strict adherence to safety procedures and use of PPE is required at all times.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, and reaching
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to navigate plant floor, lab, and operational environments
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators, safety glasses, and safety shoes
What You Bring:
Education & Skills
- High School, Trade School, or Vocational Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Forklift or related equipment certification required
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
- Good knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
- Understanding of occupational health and safety practices
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office and familiarity with SAP (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Solid math skills and attention to detail
- English proficiency at CEFR Basic A2 level
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of production/manufacturing experience, including hands‑on experience in primary manufacturing processes
Why Join Us?
- Consistent Monday–Friday 2nd shift schedule
- Hands‑on role working with advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment
- Opportunity to grow within production operations
- Collaborative, safety‑focused, and quality‑driven environment
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $25.00/hr to $28.00/hr. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).
We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.
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