Pharma Packaging Leader: GMP, Safety & Efficiency

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

RRSP savings plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee filling and packaging operations, guiding a team of about 40 employees to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, cGMP knowledge, and experience in pharmaceutical packaging; you will coach staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to SOPs, PPE, and regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• Degree or college diploma in science or engineering technology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach and motivate Packaging staff to achieve high EHS, quality and efficiency.
• Strong pharmaceutical cGMP background.
• Experience working in packaging environment.
• Management / supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of 5-Safety practices, including WHMIS.
• Knowledge of electronic systems, i.e. SAP, MES is an asset.
• Self-motivated and with a positive outlook.
• Ability to analyze, perform root cause analysis and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise packaging activities of ~40 employees and coordinate with Operations for production schedules.
• Provide leadership and develop personnel for growth.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines and SOPs and maintain housekeeping.
• Maintain safe working environment and enforce safety procedures.
• Participate in cost reduction, 5S and cross-functional projects.
• Ensure packaging line metrics meet cycle time standards.
• Review work orders and cleaning/sanitizing logs.
• Collaborate with line mechanics to ensure equipment reliability.
• Lead performance management, safety audits, and shift meetings.
• Handle payroll and HR functions (Time & Attendance, hiring, coaching).
• Ensure SOPs for Packaging are current and staff trained.
• Forecast labour utilization and productivity; drive CAPA and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal, customer and regulatory audits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

cGMP knowledge

Packaging

Safety training

Education

Degree or college diploma in science/engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee filling and packaging operations, guiding a team of about 40 employees to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, cGMP knowledge, and experience in pharmaceutical packaging; you will coach staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to SOPs, PPE, and regulatory audits.