Lead Packaging Maintenance Supervisor (GMP)

Adare Pharma Solutions; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement with no waiting‑

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions in Philadelphia is seeking a Supervisor for Packaging Mechanics to lead the maintenance of packaging equipment across the facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will coordinate installation, repair, and preventive programs while aligning with cGMP and EH&S guidelines.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in pharma or related industries, GMP proficiency, and strong ability to mentor technicians and work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification preferred and 5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing or packaging operations, engineering, or management, preferably in the pharmaceutical, chemical or similar industries.
• GMP Experience a must.
• Experience directly leading and mentoring teams, and overseeing hourly employees.
• Knowledge of bottle and blister packaging machine mechanics.
• Experience with solvent/hazardous based processing preferred.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to coordinate, contribute to and work within a cross-functional team.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to prioritize duties and manage multiple projects from start to finish with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads all Packaging Maintenance activities.
• Plans and schedules work distribution and load, supervises activities of technicians and contractors in various craft and trade shops to ensure compliance and on time completion.
• Optimizes Packaging equipment performance and utilization.
• System Matter Expert (SME) for all Preventative Maintenance and reporting.
• Provide input on work hours needed per project volume and mechanic’s skills capabilities
• Mentor and develop Mechanics to successfully upskill and provide continuous improvement initiatives
• Develops, updates, and implements predictive and preventive maintenance programs and SOPs.
• Ensures compliance to cGMP and EH&S guidelines and policies including site PSM processes.
• Handling Quality Incident Reports as they pertain to Maintenance
• Manages onsite Contractors (including landscaping, snow removal, equipment repair, etc.) and activities to ensure safe work practices and compliance with all site cGMP requirements.
• Ensure all annual services are completed for all critical safety systems such as fire & and equipment certifications.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g Manufacturing, QA/QC, Validation) to implement site changes.
• Promote and insure implementation of cost control, quality improvement, and safety programs.
• Establishes training programs or policy to make sure technicians continue to improve technical skills and stay current withSOPs.
• Upholds Company policies, including the Professional Conduct Policy and Prohibition Against Harassment Policy, and the Business Ethics and Conduct Code
• Works on special assignments and other activities as required by the Engineering Department.
• Assists other staff in the facility with inspectors from the DEA, FDA, etc., where requested
• Other groups or agencies as assigned or as they present themselves

Skills

Supervisory experience

Packaging knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP familiarity

Education

Degree or certification in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adare Pharma Solutions in Philadelphia is seeking a Supervisor for Packaging Mechanics to lead the maintenance of packaging equipment across the facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will coordinate installation, repair, and preventive programs while aligning with cGMP and EH&S guidelines.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in pharma or related industries, GMP proficiency, and strong ability to mentor technicians and work with cross-functional teams.