Liquid Filling Operations Manager

US-Pharmalab-Inc; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Pharmalab-Inc in North Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Production Manager to oversee safe, compliant liquid filling operations, equipment setup, changeovers, and production scheduling across shifts. The role leads fill operators and technicians, ensures cGMP adherence, and collaborates with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse to maintain production schedules.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage batch records, and supervise a 24/7 operation with a focus on safety and quality

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, science, or related field, preferred and/or 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in nutritionals, supplements, food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience operating liquid filling equipment (e.g., piston, peristaltic, or volumetric fillers) and CIP/SIP systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operation of liquid filling equipment to meet production schedules, fill targets, and yield goals.
• Oversees filler changeovers, including setup, product and container changes, and start-up verification.
• Ensures fill weight, line speed, and equipment setpoints are confirmed against the batch record before and during each run.
• Monitors in-process fill checks, seal and cap integrity, and product hold tanks, and takes corrective action on out-of-specification results.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs of fillers, pumps, valves, and CIP/SIP systems with the Maintenance team.
• Tracks filler downtime, scrap, and OEE, and leads continuous improvement projects to reduce losses.
• Evaluates new filling equipment, techniques, and process improvements, and prepares recommendations for management.
• Develop and approves Liquid Filling batch records ensuring compliance, consistency, and efficient workflow.

Skills

Team leadership

cGMP knowledge

OSHA standards

Troubleshooting equipment

Batch records interpretation

English reading/writing

Math calculations

Education

BA/BS in engineering or science

GMP/OSHA training

Tools

Liquid filling equipment

CIP/SIP systems

Job description

US-Pharmalab-Inc in North Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Production Manager to oversee safe, compliant liquid filling operations, equipment setup, changeovers, and production scheduling across shifts. The role leads fill operators and technicians, ensures cGMP adherence, and collaborates with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse to maintain production schedules.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage batch records, and supervise a 24/7 operation with a focus on safety and quality