First-Shift Production Supervisor, Packaging

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee packaging operations and coordinate daily activities for 20–60 staff. You will study production orders, assign duties, enforce safety policies, and ensure on-time output.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (or 1–2 years related experience) and strong communication, problem-solving, and ERP/Office software skills to support efficient production methods and quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials; write reports and correspondence.
• Strong mathematical and numerical skills; ability to calculate figures and proportions.
• Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems in varied conditions; good reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers in packaging drug product and materials for storage or shipment.
• Study production orders to ascertain type and quantity of product and other packaging requirements.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Assigns duties and interprets specifications; observes packaging operations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules; maintains time and production records.
• Coordinates with other supervisors to align activities across departments.

Skills

Team supervision

Production planning

Safety enforcement

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years related experience

Tools

ERP systems

Lotus Notes

Time and Attendance software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee packaging operations and coordinate daily activities for 20–60 staff. You will study production orders, assign duties, enforce safety policies, and ensure on-time output.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (or 1–2 years related experience) and strong communication, problem-solving, and ERP/Office software skills to support efficient production methods and quality control.