Supervisor, Packaging

Are you an experienced pharmaceutical manufacturing professional with a passion for leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Manufacturing & Packaging Supervisor to oversee daily production and packaging operations, ensure schedule attainment, drive compliance, and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with extensive pharmaceutical experience who thrives in a GMP-regulated setting and enjoys mentoring employees while improving processes and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Packaging Leadership

• Partner with Manufacturing Supervisors to develop and execute weekly manufacturing and packaging schedules.
• Coordinate activities within the department and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production timelines and micro schedules are achieved.
• Support the Production Manager in monitoring and directing manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Review manufacturing and packaging work orders throughout the execution process.
• Provide leadership coverage and operational support during Production Manager meetings, audits, and absences.

Compliance & Documentation

• Develop, revise, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Review and update manufacturing and packaging records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Perform manufacturing and packaging-related ERP transactions as required.
• Write, review, and support manufacturing and packaging qualification protocols and reports.
• Ensure operations comply with cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, company procedures, and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement & Investigations

• Improve manufacturing and packaging efficiencies through process improvements, reduced setup times, and equipment enhancement recommendations.
• Support incident investigations, including internal deviations and market complaints, and assist in implementing effective corrective actions.
• Partner with technical writing teams to complete investigations and related documentation.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports to drive performance, engagement, and professional development.
• Establish goals and objectives for team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and operating in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum High School Diploma, Trade School, Vocational School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum eight (8) years of pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or packaging experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical line operations and line balancing.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, SOPs, FDA regulations, and safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Self-motivated professional with a hands-on approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B1+ or equivalent).

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with serialization and aggregation systems.
• Knowledge of packaging validation processes.

Work Environment:

This position operates within a pharmaceutical manufacturing, production, and laboratory environment and may involve exposure to:

• Manufacturing equipment and production noise
• Dust, fumes, odors, and gases
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Chemical handling environments
• Other manufacturing-related hazards requiring adherence to safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50-75 pounds.
• Ability to navigate office, laboratory, warehouse, and production environments.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators, safety glasses/goggles, and safety shoes.

Travel:

• Up to 5% travel may be required.

Why Join Us?

Join a team dedicated to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. In this leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, mentor talented employees, and contribute to the successful production of pharmaceutical products that improve lives.

Apply today to take the next step in your pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership career.