Packaging Supervisor

About the role

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the packaging operations within a pharmaceutical production environment. This includes ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), managing packaging processes, training personnel, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packaging operations to meet or exceed production schedules/goals.
• Oversee the packaging of pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare/review packaging process documentation.
• Train and manage training of personnel on new/existing packaging processes and equipment.
• Develop and mentor packaging personnel in their career.
• Apply root cause analysis to improve packaging processes and resolve problems.
• Identify and implement improvements for existing packaging processes (Corrective and Preventative Actions-CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Write Exceptions (Deviations) related to packaging operations.
• Participate and own actions to support change control initiatives.
• Oversee engineering studies related to packaging.
• Capture validation activities for packaging processes.
• Propose, evaluate, and implement improvements to current packaging operations to reduce cost and improve compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering preferred
• Experience: 5 years of supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or FDA regulated environment
• Experience with validation, CAPA, and regulatory compliance processes

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to large groups
• Proficiency in desktop computer applications and documentation systems
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with material handling equipment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams effectively
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

Skills/Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to large groups
• Proficiency in desktop computer applications and documentation systems
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with material handling equipment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams effectively
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.