Supervisor, Packaging Operations - Pharma

Role Summary

Supervisor, Packaging Operations - Pharma is responsible for leading packaging line operations, ensuring GMP compliance, and managing packaging personnel to meet production targets. This role coordinates with Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, and Maintenance to ensure equipment and materials are ready for use, and drives process improvements within the packaging function.

• Supervise personnel including organizing and prioritizing daily tasks, training, and conducting performance reviews.
• Plan and schedule packaging line equipment and staffing to meet production requirements; ensure line output, performance, and quality.
• Provide hands-on guidance to lower-level Packaging Technicians and maintain daily contact with Compliance, Inventory Control, and Maintenance.
• Investigate and report variances or deviations from standard procedures to department management.
• Expedite production scheduling through communication with QA/QC and Inventory Control personnel.
• Participate in production processes, including cleaning and set-up; ensure adherence to SOPs and GMPs.
• Develop solutions to moderately complex problems and conduct final reviews prior to batch release.
• Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and effectiveness in project leading and problem solving.
• Communicate process/product features, performance, and deviations clearly to multiple internal audiences.

• Required:
  
  6+ years of relevant experience with a BS or BA; 4+ years with an MS.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in a cGMP-related Biopharmaceutical or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and ability to apply GMP/cGMP standards to processes.
• Mentorship and personnel management experience; ability to lead a team or shift; willingness to lead cross-functional projects.

• Strong verbal, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to present and explain process/product features, performance, and deviations to internal audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree required (BS/BA);
  Master’s degree preferred (MS).