Manufacturing Technician Lead - Vial Line - 1st Shift (296)

About the role

Manufacturing Technician Lead – Vial line will be responsible for providing leadership within the area’s team, owning initiatives, acting as a liaison between operations and functional groups to support event management, change controls, etc. The Manufacturing Lead Technician will also assist the operations team in the day-to-day oversight of the production floor and lead investigations and drive implementation of actions associated with deviations.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Leadership to build a capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls for the manufacturing areas.
• Monitor and build a strong safety culture.
• Actively leads manufacturing floor operations and drives timelines.
• Fully trained in the escalation process for delays or issues that may arise.
• Participates and/or leads cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies associated with the area for the following initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence (OSSCE)
• Lead training and troubleshooting for operations.
• Assist in OJT tracking to ensure users are up to date on training and qualified to perform operations.
• Work closely with Logistics on the release of orders.
• Work closely with QA on the floor for comment resolution, deviation initiation, troubleshooting, and timelines.
• Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for their area.
• Trained as a Deviation Investigator.
• Development and monitoring of metrics for the area.
• Aid in issue resolution, batch/product approvals, and production schedule execution.
• Lead specific activities of the process teams.
• Any other activities as designated by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 4+ years of Operations or Manufacturing Support in Pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift).
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling, operating equipment, and performing precise tasks.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently.
• Repetitive Motions: Regular bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting during production activities.
• Visual Requirements: Good visual acuity for reading labels, monitoring equipment, and performing inspections.
• Auditory Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in a low-to-moderate noise environment.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Must wear appropriate PPE (gowning, gloves, safety glasses, masks, etc.) for extended periods.
• Controlled Environment: Work performed in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing areas following strict GMP guidelines.
• Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to safety protocols, gowning procedures, and contamination control measures.

Schedule

Shift Work: May require weekends and overtime based on production schedules.