Packaging Technician Lead

About the role

The Packaging Technician Lead position is a temporary to potential hire opportunity located in Monmouth Junction, NJ. This role supports and assists in the packaging of pharmaceutical products, operates various packaging equipment, and collaborates with other production staff.

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists in the packaging of pharmaceutical products according to SOPs, cGMPs, FDA standards and batch record specifications
• Operates various types of Packaging equipment including, but not limited to: fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners, bundlers, shrink wrappers, etc. to ensure efficient packaging of goods
• Collaborates with other production staff and departments
• Accurately and consistently completes and documents batch records and other required paperwork
• Precisely follows work orders and specifications
• Adheres to all plant safety policies and procedures
• Assists with organization of daily schedule and assigns personnel to the various workspaces to meet the demand of planning
• Reports and investigates any deviations from processes or procedures
• Maintains a presence on the packaging floor at all times
• Trains new employees and mentors lower-level technicians, as appropriate
• May assist with the development and writing of SOPs and investigation reports and contributes to the circulation of the documents under approved procedures
• Aids in maintaining a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Works extra hours or weekends as required by management to meet the demands of the schedule

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology cGMP regulated environment
• Strong record keeping skills/ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills
• Working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and federal regulations pertaining to manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
• Analytical thinking with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
• Fully fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours as required by business needs

Qualifications

• Solid dose manufacturing experience
• Associates degree or some college coursework
• Travel requirements: 0%
• Physical requirements: Manufacturing based position, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, ability to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ability to stand for extended periods

Skills

• Working knowledge of good manufacturing systems and familiarity with regulatory and manufacturing SOPs and cGMPs
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and environmental policies, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.

Benefits

• Incentives, including, but not limited to: bonus eligible, medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance, 401K with match, life insurance, paid Company Holidays, PTO, Paid Volunteer Time and Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive compensation and benefits package