Packaging and Labelling Supervisor

Bristol Myers Squibb; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supervisor to lead a skilled team in the packaging and labelling of clinical supplies. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee GMP processes and ensure compliance within a cGMP production area. You will engage in continuous improvement initiatives, manage production schedules, and foster a collaborative work environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values balance and flexibility, while contributing to life-changing work that transforms patients' lives through science. This is a chance to grow your career in a meaningful way, alongside talented professionals dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible work environment

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in clinical trials packaging.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of cGMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GMP, safety, and procedural aspects in a cGMP production area.
• Ensure compliance with production orders and maintain employee records.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Regulatory Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Packaging and labelling

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency

Scheduling Ability

Education

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

MS Outlook

Veeva

Job description

Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Supervisor to lead our experienced team in the packaging and labelling of clinical supplies. This role involves overseeing GMP, safety, and procedural aspects within a cGMP production area.

If you have prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in clinical trials packaging, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of cGMPs related to clinical supply packaging and labelling.
• Production Management: Review the master production schedule, establish priorities, and adjust schedules as needed to meet production order specifications.
• Team Supervision: Oversee staff in all aspects of packaging and labelling, and maintain employee records (attendance, vacation, etc.).
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all production orders are executed in accordance with cGMPs and SOPs, utilizing SAP for accurate technical documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a work environment that supports continuous improvements aligned with the Company’s Quality Systems and procedures.
• Technical Writing: Generate COSHH, safety risk assessments, Data Integrity Risk Assessments, Quality Risk management Risk Assessments, procedures, and guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Interaction: Liaise with team members from Packaging & Labelling, Quality, Logistics, and Quality Control.
• Training Oversight: Conduct and oversee training for new and existing employees, ensuring training is up-to-date and documented.
• Health and Safety: Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines.
• Problem Solving: Lead root cause investigations for process deviations and assign corrective/preventative actions.

Key Skills Required

• Leadership Experience: Prior supervision of production staff or a leadership role within a production operation, with demonstrated ability in scheduling, organizing, and team building.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory requirements (MHRA, FDA, EU CTR, etc.) within a clinical packaging and labelling environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures and regulations.
• Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Good understanding of the pharmaceutical development process and associated scientific principles.
• Packaging and labelling: Solid understanding of both manual and automated packaging operations.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with various support groups and lead in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Effectively manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and accept additional responsibilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Outlook, and business software systems commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., SAP, Veeva).
• Scheduling Ability: Demonstrated ability to effectively schedule multiple jobs/orders.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor of Science or Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on the production of Clinical Trial Supplies.
• Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in progressive leadership or supervisory roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science,” every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.