Assistant Manager, Packaging – Pharma Operations Leader

KVK Tech, Inc.; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental Insurance

Annual merit increases

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holidays

Job summary

KVK Tech, Inc. in Newtown, PA, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager, Packaging to support the Packaging Manager in leading daily operations within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will provide operational leadership across packaging lines, shifts, and personnel to ensure schedules are met safely and in compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and company requirements. Strong packaging experience and people leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–9 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical packaging or cGMP manufacturing.
• 2–3 years of leadership or management experience overseeing production employees.
• Knowledge of cGMP, GDP/ALCOA+, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Packaging Manager in daily operations and ensuring compliance with procedures and safety standards.
• Provide leadership to Packaging Supervisors and packaging personnel across shifts, lines, and areas.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, material readiness, equipment availability, and departmental priorities to meet packaging goals.
• Monitor line performance, downtime, labor utilization, waste, and other metrics and drive improvements.
• Review batch records, logbooks, and production reports to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Serve as the department leader in the absence of the Packaging Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging operations

Regulatory compliance

Production scheduling

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations Management/Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

KVK Tech, Inc. in Newtown, PA, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager, Packaging to support the Packaging Manager in leading daily operations within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

You will provide operational leadership across packaging lines, shifts, and personnel to ensure schedules are met safely and in compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and company requirements. Strong packaging experience and people leadership are essential.