Packaging Shift Lead - Lead Packaging & Quality in Pharma

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

Paid volunteerism starting day 1

PTO 13 days/year

Wellness time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing is seeking a Packaging Lead to oversee packaging activities for parenteral products and lead a small team. You will coordinate with Finishing, QA, and Supervisors to ensure compliant procedures and batch records.

The role requires 1+ years in pharma or FDA-regulated environments, proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook, and willingness to work off-shifts and weekends. A life sciences degree and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or FDA-regulated industry with CFR and cGMP knowledge.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Willingness to work off-shift, weekends, and on-call as needed.
• Associate’s degree preferred; leadership experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all packaging activities for parenteral products.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to meet production needs.
• Ensure adequate levels of operating supplies.
• Train staff on safety and packaging procedures.
• Write/revise departmental procedures and batch records.
• Support quality systems and batch record reviews.
• Assist with training of packaging staff and cGMP compliance.
• Maintain housekeeping and documentation standards.
• Assist with maintenance, calibration, and audits as needed.
• Foster a positive team environment and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Packaging leadership

cGMP knowledge

Document control

Team training

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in life sciences

Tools

QAD software

Batch records

Job description

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing is seeking a Packaging Lead to oversee packaging activities for parenteral products and lead a small team. You will coordinate with Finishing, QA, and Supervisors to ensure compliant procedures and batch records.

The role requires 1+ years in pharma or FDA-regulated environments, proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook, and willingness to work off-shifts and weekends. A life sciences degree and leadership experience are preferred.