Lead Production Technician - Prep 1st Shift

Our Lead Production Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include planning, scheduling, staffing and daily execution for the inspection, labeling and packaging of compounded sterile products (CSPs), bulk bags and non‑sterile solutions. This position is also responsible for the counting and reconciliation for compounded sterile products (CSPs).

The Team Lead establishes and maintains cooperative cross‑functional relationships with peers in Quality, Sterile Operations, Process Development, and Supply Chain to meet plant objectives and posts internal communications and metrics to report on changes or accomplishments achieved within the department.

This is a full‑time role for our 1st shift, working Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based at our Bloomsbury, NJ location. This safety‑sensitive position may be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws.

• Oversees inspection, labeling and packaging operations, including scheduling, processing and completion of finishing activities in support of CSPs, bulk bags and non‑sterile solutions
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource for any team member who needs assistance with products or procedures and as an SME for cross‑functional project teams
• Works with label printing teams to ensure appropriate inventory of labels is maintained to support production, escalating as needed to meet production targets
• Supports development of weekly ILP plans and schedules
• Ensures timely communication and coordination of activities so that materials are transported and processed in accordance with internal procedures to meet established timelines for delivery and internal processing
• Resolves and escalates non‑routine incidents immediately
• Ensures proper cleaning of the processing rooms in accordance with procedures
• Conducts initial and ongoing training of new operators, demonstrates proper techniques, provides coaching, tracks development, completes required documentation and advises management of progress; attends training meetings regularly
• Ensures the proper operation of process equipment in accordance with internal policy and procedure
• Escalates to supervision information related to individuals who call in or arrive late to line

• Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Recognize priorities and take appropriate follow‑up action
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Successfully interact with co‑workers on various teams and at various levels to achieve desired outcomes
• Continuously strive to improve efficiency without compromising quality
• Create or revise training plans to meet a specific objective, including milestones and consideration of resources
• Have good decision‑making skills

• High school Diploma or GED from a recognized institution or organization
• Must successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrated performance with direct supervision of a team
• At least 1 year of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis;
  Quva does not sponsor work‑visa applicants

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Familiarity with basic operation of ERP systems

• Set, full‑time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry‑leading high‑growth company with future career advancement opportunities
• Salary range: $22.00–$26.00

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