Lead Production Technician - Prep 1st Shift

oneQuva; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off: 17 days + 8 holidays

Overtime opportunities with advance通知

Career advancement opportunities

Salary range: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Job summary

Quva is seeking a Lead Production Technician at our Bloomsbury, NJ site to oversee inspection, labeling and packaging of CSPs and non-sterile solutions. You will train operators, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure timely, compliant production processes.

The role operates on a 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with limited overtime. This safety‑sensitive position requires strong communication and adherence to quality and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Able to pass drug and background checks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout shift.
• At least 1 year of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inspection, labeling and packaging operations and scheduling.
• Serve as SME and training resource for team members.
• Maintain inventory of labels and coordinate production targets.
• Support weekly ILP plans and schedules.
• Ensure proper cleaning of processing rooms and proper operation of equipment.
• Escalate non-routine incidents and communicate progress to management.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Strive to improve efficiency without compromising quality.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Locations

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NJ - Bloomsbury Site 519 NJ-173 Bloomsbury, NJ 08804, USA

Description

Our Lead Production Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include planning, scheduling, staffing and daily execution for the inspection, labeling and packaging of compounded sterile products (CSPs), bulk bags and non-sterile solutions. This position is also responsible for the counting and reconciliation for compounded sterile products (CSPs). The Team Lead establishes and maintains cooperative cross‑functional relationships with peers in Quality, Sterile Operations, Process Development, and Supply Chain to meet plant objectives and posts internal communications and metrics to report on changes or accomplishments achieved within the department.

This is a full‑time role for our 1st shift, working Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. This is a set, consistent schedule with minimum overtime requirements and based on site in our Bloomsbury, NJ location. This is a safety‑sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing, in accordance with applicable laws.

What the Lead Production Technician 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
• Serve 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
• 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
• Resolves and escalates non‑routine incidents immediately
• Ensures proper cleaning of the processing rooms in accordance with procedures
• Conducts initial and ongoing training of new operators, demonstrates proper techniques, provides coaching, tracks development, completes required documentation, and advises management of progress; regularly attends training meetings
• Ensures the proper operation of process equipment in accordance with internal policy and procedure
• Escalates to supervision information related to individuals who call in or arrive late to line
• Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Recognize priorities and take appropriate follow‑up action
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Successfully interact with co‑workers on various teams and at various levels to achieve desired outcomes
• Continually strive to improve efficiency without compromising quality
• Create / revise training plans to meet a specific objective, including milestones, consideration of resources

Minimum Requirements for this Role

• High school Diploma or GED from recognized institution or organization
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrated performance with direct supervision of a team
• At least 1‑year pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• 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

• Proficient with MS Office inclusive of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with basic operation of ERP systems

Benefits of Working at Quva

• 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
• Salary range: $22.00-$26.00

Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quva’s Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is “at will.”

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