Packaging Supervisor - Night Shift

AbbVie; Westport; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead day-to-day packaging operations for Core 1 Biologics. Reporting to the Senior Packaging Manager, you’ll oversee Visual Inspection, capping, HSGA, Drop Gauge and packaging activities, ensuring safety, quality and productivity.

This role is night shift, Monday–Friday and requires strong leadership to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement while meeting production plans.

Qualifications

• A third-level degree in a relevant discipline.
• Two to five years of experience in a supervisory role.
• At least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in an inspection or packaging environment.
• A clear understanding of working in a regulated environment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shift operations and resource planning for the Visual Inspection and Packaging team.
• Supervise packaging activities to ensure work follows approved instructions and schedules.
• Coordinate the release and use of packaging components and production supplies.
• Support employee training and ensure required regulatory training and qualifications are completed; partner with the Packaging Analyst to track qualifications.
• Promote compliance with safety requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance and motivation, encouraging positive employee relations and effective teamwork.
• Support the Department Manager in improving processes, product quality, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate packaging-related activities with partner functions, including Materials, Finance, Human Resources and Engineering.
• Review batch record documentation before batch commencement and make or recommend corrections as needed.
• Develop, review and recommend updates to packaging procedures and protocols; evaluate results and provide recommendations.
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting career development, continuous learning and open communication.
• Address employee performance and conduct matters in line with company policies, including counseling and recommending appropriate personnel actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Pharma industry experience

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.

Job Description

About the role

We’re looking for a Packaging Supervisor to lead day-to-day packaging operations for Core 1 Biologics. Reporting to the Senior Packaging Manager, you’ll oversee teams and resources across visual inspection, capping, HSGA, Drop Gauge and packaging activities.

You’ll help deliver production plans while maintaining high standards for safety, quality and productivity. You’ll also support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company policies, and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.

This role is working Night shift, Monday - Friday so ability to do this shift pattern is essential.

What you’ll do

• Lead day-to-day shift operations and resource planning for the Visual Inspection and Packaging team.
• Supervise packaging activities to ensure work follows approved instructions and schedules, making effective use of people and equipment to meet production plans.
• Coordinate the release and use of packaging components and production supplies, supporting efficient utilization and minimizing downtime.
• Support employee training and ensure required regulatory training and qualifications are completed; partner with the Packaging Analyst to track qualifications.
• Promote compliance with safety requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance and motivation, encouraging positive employee relations and effective teamwork.
• Support the Department Manager in improving processes, product quality, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate packaging-related activities with partner functions, including Materials, Finance, Human Resources and Engineering.
• Review batch record documentation before batch commencement and make or recommend corrections as needed.
• Develop, review and recommend updates to packaging procedures and protocols; evaluate results and provide recommendations.
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting career development, continuous learning and open communication.
• Address employee performance and conduct matters in line with company policies, including counseling and recommending appropriate personnel actions.

Qualifications

• A third-level degree in a relevant discipline.
• Two to five years of experience in a supervisory role.
• At least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in an inspection or packaging environment.
• A clear understanding of working in a regulated environment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication and motivational skills

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.