Packaging Supervisor

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily packaging operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role leads packaging personnel, supports schedule attainment, enforces cGMP and safety requirements, and ensures packaging documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. The Packaging Supervisor partners closely with Quality, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Shipping, and other cross‑functional teams to maintain operational continuity, minimize downtime, and drive performance across the packaging area.

• Supervise daily packaging line operations to ensure production activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and company requirements.
• Plan, assign, and adjust shift activities to support production schedules, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
• Monitor packaging processes and floor activity to ensure adherence to SOPs, line clearance requirements, housekeeping standards, and approved procedures.
• Review packaging documentation including batch records, logbooks, cleaning records, and production forms for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Shipping, and other departments to resolve issues affecting material availability, packaging flow, and schedule execution.
• Train, coach, and develop Packaging Line Leaders, Operators, Material Handlers, and Mechanics to strengthen team performance, compliance, and technical capability.
• Track productivity, downtime, and operational performance trends and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure production data and transaction reporting are entered accurately into ERP systems such as SYSPRO and maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and communicate shift updates, performance summaries, and operational concerns to management.
• Support investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and departmental projects as assigned.

• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience overseeing production or packaging personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP requirements, data integrity principles, and packaging documentation practices.
• Experience using ERP or inventory systems such as SYSPRO, SAP, JDE, or similar platforms preferred.
• Proven experience training, coaching, and coordinating the work of operations staff in a fast‑paced production setting.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree or technical school certification preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of additional education.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and performance.
• Working knowledge of packaging operations, production flow, and operator‑level equipment oversight.
• Proficiency in packaging documentation review, production reporting, and compliance with data integrity requirements.
• Ability to analyze operational issues, monitor performance trends, and support process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across departments and leadership levels.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple activities simultaneously, and adapt to changing production schedules.
• Solid understanding of regulatory expectations including cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and EPA requirements.

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonus eligibility
• Annual merit‑based pay increases
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) at 3% pre‑tax with 50% company match on the first 6% contributed
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for children and childcare expense reimbursement