Packaging Line Specialist

IT08 (FCRS = IT008) Novartis Farma S.p.A.; Torre Annunziata; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Farma S.p.A. in Torre Annunziata, Italy, is seeking a Packaging Line Specialist to take technical ownership of packaging line performance.

You will troubleshoot mechanical and electronic issues, support start-up and ramp-up, and ensure safe, compliant operations across maintenance and asset care. The role requires strong technical knowledge, experience with packaging lines, and the ability to communicate in technical English with suppliers and teams.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in mechanical and electronic systems.
• Experience with manufacturing or packaging lines.
• Technical English to read manuals and communicate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support during production, line setup, changes and restarts.
• Manage packaging line asset care and maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical/electronic issues and coordinate resolution.
• Support start-up and ramp-up activities.
• Follow GMP, safety and data integrity requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and equipment knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous improvement via data analysis.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electronic systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Regulated environment

Job description

Salary Range

€31,300.00 - €58,100.00 Band Level 3

Job Description Summary

#LI-Onsite Location: Torre Annunziata, Italy Relocation Support: This role is based in Torre Annunziata, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Be at the heart of bringing our ophthalmic packaging operations to life. As a Packaging Line Specialist, you will take technical ownership of packaging line performance, combining your mechanical and electronic expertise with a strong understanding of maintenance and asset care. You will be a key point of reference for operators and technical teams, troubleshooting issues, strengthening reliability, and supporting the start-up and ramp-up of our secondary packaging operations. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Automation and other partners, you will help build sustainable ways of working that keep our lines safe, compliant and performing at their best.

Job Description Deadline for applications

25th November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support during production, line setup, changeovers, cleaning, troubleshooting, and restarts.
• Manage packaging line asset care, supporting preventive and corrective maintenance to strengthen reliability and operational continuity.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic issues, coordinating timely troubleshooting, containment, escalation, and resolution.
• Support start-up and ramp-up activities, helping achieve safe, compliant, and sustainable packaging line performance.
• Ensure operations follow approved procedures, validated parameters, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, and data integrity requirements.
• Maintain robust operating standards, technical documentation, equipment knowledge, and process history for assigned packaging lines.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, qualification, and validation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement using performance, downtime, scrap, deviation, and reliability data to identify and reduce operational losses.

Essential Requirements

• Strong technical background in mechanical and electronic systems, with hands-on troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with manufacturing or packaging lines, including industrial maintenance, asset care, or technical support.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and Good Manufacturing Practice principles.
• Technical English sufficient to understand manuals, manage technical communications, and interact with external suppliers when required.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns in the future, according to evolving operational needs.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 31,300-58,100. The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process. Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Benefits and Rewards

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Data Analytics, Digital Literacy, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture