Packaging Group Lead - Day Shift

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and insurance benefits

401(k) matching contribution

Short-term incentive opportunities

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Group Leader in Piscataway Township, NJ to oversee the manufacturing process. This role requires leading batch production and adhering to cGMP standards while ensuring product quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device fields, along with a high school diploma or GED. Amneal offers competitive pay rates ranging from $26 to $35 per hour, along with a robust benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry.
• Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing process and demonstrate methods for product production.
• Verify product specifications and ensure accurate data entry.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operating procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

cGMP standards compliance

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Description:

The Group Leader is responsible for leading the manufacturing process of batches. In addition, the Group Leader will perform and demonstrate the actual methods and procedures to produce the products utilizing state of the art processing systems. These systems include sophisticated recipe‑controlled human machine interface (HMI) control systems.

This role follows a 12‑hour rotating schedule, working from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Essential Functions:

• Verify all product and packaging/manufacturing components prior to the start of operations and entry into the packaging room.
• Check and confirm the product, ousters, and labels against the product specifications outlined in the batch record, work order, and packaging record.
• Ensure accurate data entry in all logbooks and confirm the completion of documentation for each batch.
• Initiate the batch record according to the production schedule and verify the staging status of the upcoming batch for each line.
• Print and inspect shipper case labels to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure 100% label reconciliation, verify results with the vision system report, and submit all reviewed documentation to Quality Assurance in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the manufacturing schedule based on the shipping forecast.
• Ensure proper status identification of manufacturing components in the manufacturing/packaging rooms throughout the process.
• Responsible for the disposal of rejected material and packaging components in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify the calibration status of all equipment before use.
• Perform equipment setup, operation, and cleaning in compliance with cGMP standards. Promptly complete all ROSS transactions and strategically schedule personnel to ensure an efficient process across the manufacturing rooms.
• Must adhere to Amneal Packaging CAPAs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain focus throughout the manufacturing/packaging process to prevent mix‑ups and cross‑contamination.
• Ensure all rooms remain clean, organized, and compliant at all times.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Always wear appropriate safety and protective gear and comply with the designated dress code requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School or GED – Required

Experience:

• 3 years or more in Manufacturing experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry.

This position requires successful completion of an OSHA‑compliant Respirator Fit Test.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $26.00 to $35.00 per hour. In addition, Amneal offers a short‑term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance‑based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above‑market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well‑being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.