Lead Production Technician - ILP 2nd Shift

RXinsider LTD.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Quva in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Lead Production Technician – ILP to oversee inspection, labeling, and packaging of CSPs and non-sterile solutions on the 2nd shift. After training, you will coordinate planning, staffing, and daily execution, ensuring GMP compliance and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, line controls, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities including training new operators, preparing daily metrics, and supporting cross-functional teams across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing or labeling/packaging experience.
• Train the trainer qualified.
• Color and vision tests required.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; immigration sponsorship not provided.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection, labeling and packaging operations for CSPs and non-sterile solutions.
• Coordinate weekly ILP plans and schedules with team members.
• Train new operators and provide coaching and documentation.
• Maintain line controls and ensure GMP and internal procedures.
• Prepare daily departmental metrics and ensure timely communication across teams.
• Identify process improvements and promote continuous improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

ERP systems

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Our Lead Production Technician – ILP plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include s for overseeing planning, scheduling, staffing and daily execution for the inspection, labeling and packaging of compounded sterile products (CSPs), and non-sterile solutions. The incumbent in this position is responsible for daily coordination and working schedules of people and equipment who will be performing in production operations. As part of this role, the Lead will need to ensure proper line controls are maintained, that appropriate documentation is available, and that batch records and corresponding documentation is completed in a timely manner. The Lead will need to coordinate activities to ensure line support and staffing is available and that people operate within safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices (21CFR210 and 211), company policies and procedures. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.

This is a full-time role for our 2nd shift, working Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Sugar Land, TX location.

This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.

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What The Lead Production Technician – ILP Does Each Day

• Oversees inspection, labeling and packaging operations, including scheduling, processing, and completion of finishing activities in support of CSPs, bulk bags and non-sterile solutions
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource for any team member who needs assistance with products or procedures as well as SME for cross functional project teams
• Works with label printing teams to ensure appropriate inventory of labels is maintained to support production, including escalation as needed to meet production targets
• Supports development of weekly ILP plans and schedules
• Performs and participates in investigations related to non-conforming product or execution of procedures.
• Communicates effectively to Operations, Quality, Receiving/Shipping and other functional support staff
• Ensures timely communication and coordination of activities to ensure materials are transported and processed in accordance with internal procedures to meet established timelines for delivery and internal processing
• Identify process improvements and promote an environment of continuous improvements
• Resolves and escalates non-routine incidents immediately
• Ensures proper cleaning of the processing rooms in accordance with procedures
• Assists site management as directed
• Conducts initial and on-going training of new operators, demonstrates proper techniques, provides coaching, tracks development, completes required documentation, and advises management of progress; regularly attends training meetings
• Prepares daily departmental metrics for end of shift to assess team performance
• Ensures the proper operation of process equipment in accordance with internal policy and procedure
• Escalates to supervision information related to individual who call in or arrive late to line
• Mechanically inclined and engaged to implement innovative technologies and innovation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-oriented skills
• Proficient with MS Office inclusive of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Dresses in accordance with internal policy detailed in operating procedures
• Familiarity with basic operation of ERP systems
• Maintains accurate documentation and complete processing records
• Resolves and escalates non-routine incidents immediately
• Be a Quva advocate and promote a positive culture
• Support training as needed

Our Most Successful Lead Production Technician – ILP

• Understands and adheres to all company policies and procedures, including operating standards; applies new standards when updated
• Has good time management skills, uses time productively
• Recognizes priorities and takes appropriate follow-up action
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Interacts with co-workers on various teams and at various levels to achieve desired outcomes
• Continually strives to improve efficiency without compromising quality
• Creates / revises training plans to meet a specific objective, including milestones, consideration of resources
• Has good decision-making skills

Minimum Requirements For This Role

• High school Diploma or GED from recognized institution or organization required
• 1+ years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or labeling and/or packaging experience
• Train the trainer qualified
• Will be required to undergo a color perception exam and must be able to produce a passing test result
• Will be required to undergo a vision exam and must be able to produce 20/20 vision with or without correction
• Ability to work competently on all lines
• 18+ years of age
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Any Of The Following Will Give You An Edge

• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits Of Working At Quva

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

Quva is a national, industry-leading provider of compounded injectable medicines and software solutions that help power the business of hospital and health-system pharmacy. Quva Pharma produces and distributes injectable medicines required by health care providers and critical to patient care. Quva BrightStream partners with health-systems to analyze large amounts of data and through AI and machine learning, develops software solutions that turns the data into insights that are used to better run their pharmacy operation. Quva’s overall product and technology offerings help health-systems achieve greater value and deliver the highest-quality patient care.

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