Manager, Production

US Pharma Lab; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pharma Lab, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager in New Jersey to oversee safe and efficient liquid filling operations.

You will coordinate shifts, manage a team of operators and technicians, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse to maintain the production schedule and implement necessary changes. The role requires GMP awareness, strict adherence to batch records, and hands-on experience with liquid filling equipment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, science, or related field preferred; 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Minimum of five 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

• Direct daily operation of liquid filling equipment to meet production schedules, fill targets, and yield goals.
• Plan and oversee filler changeovers including setup, product and container changes, and start-up verification.
• Ensure fill weight, line speed, and setpoints are confirmed against batch records during runs.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP compliance

Attention to detail

English reading/writing

Education

BA/BS in engineering or science

5+ years supervisory experience

Tools

CIP/SIP systems

Liquid filling equipment

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

Date: 10/2026

Location: 2KA Kings Aurthur Ct, North Brunswick NJ 08902

Title: Production Manager

Department: Standard Manufacturing

Reports to: Director, Commercial Planning

FLSA: Exempt

Role Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the liquid filling processes, including equipment setup, changeovers, and performance against assigned production schedules. Safety, GMP compliance, equipment reliability, and effective leadership of filler operators and technicians are key elements to success. This position plans, coordinates, and manages all liquid filling activities across shifts and partners with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Warehouse to develop and maintain production schedule and implement necessary changes to ensure schedule adherence

Areas of Responsibility

Liquid Filling Operations

• Directs the daily operation of liquid filling equipment to meet production schedules, fill targets, and yield goals.
• Plans and 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.

Quality

• Ensures liquid filling is performed per batch records, SOPs, and cGMP guidelines.
• Leads investigations for manufacturing related deviations and root cause analysis.
• Ensures line clearance and cleaning verifications are performed before product changeovers to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensures logbooks, and batch documentation are complete, signed, and compliant with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures product meets applicable quality standards, including in-process sampling and testing.

People

• Leads, schedules, and develops manufacturing operators and technicians across all shifts in the 24/7 operation.
• Ensures each employee works safely, follows lockout/tagout procedures, and completes required safety and GMP training.
• Provides clear direction and expectations, sets goals and action plans, and conducts performance evaluations with corrective action where appropriate.
• Develop employees who can run the liquid fill manufacturing process successfully in the manager's absence.
• Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, attendance management, wage decisions, transfers, and promotions.
• Fosters a collaborative environment that supports continuous process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Qualification

• BA/BS degree in engineering, science, or a related field, preferred and/or 3+ years of 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.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials

• GMP training certification preferred; OSHA 10-hour or equivalent preferred.

Skills & Ability

• Demonstrates ability to work in a team and assist others.
• Able to follow written instructions precisely and perform basic math calculations as required.
• Understands and is knowledgeable of cGMP, OSHA standards, and liquid filling process parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC/HMI issues on filling equipment.
• Able to interpret batch records, SOPs, and equipment manuals, and perform fill-volume and dosing calculations.
• Demonstrates ability to lead, coach, and communicate effectively across shifts and departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and write English in order to understand industry-regulated instruction sheets.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Must stand and walk on the production floor for a minimum of 6 hours per shift.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE, including gowning, face mask, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.)

• Work is performed inside a liquid filling area that is regulated for temperature and humidity, with exposure to moderate noise, wet surfaces, and product.
• Employees may be exposed daily to chemicals, sanitizers, and CIP solutions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.