Packaging Supervisor - 2nd
About the role
The Packaging Supervisor leads packaging operations on 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) with a focus on achieving peak efficiency, uncompromising safety, and exceptional quality standards. This role oversees diverse teams, including operators and team leads, ensuring smooth production flow and timely escalation of issues to management and support functions. With expertise across multiple departmental areas, the supervisor drives cross‑functional collaboration and demonstrates adaptability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. In addition, this position is recognized for championing operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, resource optimization, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance. The Packaging Supervisor aligns production schedules with organizational objectives, meeting demand targets while safeguarding both safety and product integrity.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Responsibilities
- Lead 2nd shift packaging operations by aligning production activities to schedules and business objectives, ensuring smooth production flow, effective resource utilization, and timely escalation of operational risks or disruptions.
- Drive operational excellence through ownership of OEE, waste, and performance KPIs; lead continuous improvement initiatives, resolve line performance issues, and optimize resources to meet demand and cost targets.
- Partner cross‑functionally with management, technical support functions, and production teams to investigate safety, quality, and operational issues, execute RCA/CAPA actions, and communicate outcomes effectively.
- Build a high‑performing team by developing and coaching team leads and operators, ensuring training compliance, fostering engagement and accountability, and supporting trials, new product introductions, and process improvements in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma with 10+ years of manufacturing experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field with 3+ years of production leadership experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading packaging operations within pharmaceutical, vitamin, food, chemical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience supervising frontline production teams, including operators and team leads, in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing setting.
- Proven experience managing production performance, workforce priorities, quality requirements, safety compliance, and operational targets while meeting business demands.
- Experience working cross‑functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations teams, including the use of manufacturing systems such as SAP, quality management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
Skills
- Packaging Operations
- People Development
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem Solving
- KPI Management
- Schedule Execution
- Change Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Workforce Planning
- Process Improvement
Benefits
Reckitt supports employee wellbeing through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program for mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. Additional benefits vary by local market and include global share plans and short‑term incentives for eligible roles.
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and company‑recognized holidays
- 401(k) plan
- 16‑week paid parental leave (26 weeks for the birthing parent)
- Adoption and fertility support
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
Pay
US base salary range: $88,000 – $132,000 per year (hiring range up to $110,000). The actual base salary will vary based on experience, training, education, skills, and other factors permitted by law. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to change each year.
Schedule
2nd shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM