Packaging Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The Packaging Team Lead is responsible for coordinating and leading daily activities on the pharmaceutical packaging floor to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations. This role includes planning, scheduling, overseeing equipment setup and operation, and providing guidance and training to packaging team members. The Packaging Team Lead also steps into a supervisory capacity in the absence of the Packaging Supervisor and plays a critical role in maintaining packaging productivity, quality, and adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Packaging Supervisor, including oversight of cGMP documentation, equipment setup and operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to packaging team members while promoting a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.
• Assist in managing labor and material resources to meet packaging schedules.
• Train employees, troubleshoot operational issues, and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and batch record documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Validation teams to ensure product packaging meets specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Operate and oversee packaging equipment, which may include blister packers, bottle fillers, labelers, cartoners, and serialization systems.
• Coordinate workflow across packaging lines to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical packaging operations and cGMP requirements.
• Ability to lead, train, and mentor team members.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow and execute complex instructions accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or another regulated industry.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead team members performing similar packaging duties.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support.
• Train new employees and monitor their progress.
• Serve as backup to the Packaging Supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Near vision (20 inches or less) for inspecting packaging and documentation.
• Work is primarily performed in a pharmaceutical packaging area and may include exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
• Use of protective clothing and equipment is required in accordance with applicable safety and hygiene standards.

Schedule, Location, and Travel

Location: East Windsor, New Jersey. 2nd Shift: 4:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. This is an hourly position.