Packaging Supervisor

xttrium laboratories; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor of Packaging in Mount Prospect, IL to lead daily liquid filling, labeling and packaging operations in a cGMP environment.

You will manage a team of packaging operators and technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production while driving continuous improvement with Lean/Six Sigma. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in pharma or related industries, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, operations management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily packaging and filling operations for liquid products to meet schedules and outputs.
• Lead and develop packaging operators and technicians, including shift scheduling and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, safety guidelines, and quality policies.

Skills

Leadership

Training operators

Root-cause analysis

ERP/MES

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/ops

Tools

ERP/MES

Job description

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Production - SG&A Mount Prospect, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1015

Company Overview

Xttrium Laboratories is a trusted, family-owned and operated FDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1932. As a leading supplier of healthcare products and infection prevention solutions, we specialize in the high-speed production of topical antiseptics, liquid formulations, and oral rinses. Rooted in our mission that "Our Solutions Protect Patients," we are seeking a dedicated leader to oversee our packaging engineering, innovation, and compliant execution at our state-of-the-art facilities.

Position Overview

The Supervisor of Packaging leads the production operations within a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. In this role, the Supervisor will oversee daily packaging and filling operations, manage a team of operators, and ensure all non-sterile liquid products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Operations : Supervises daily floor operations for liquid filling, labeling, and packaging lines to meet production schedules and batch output targets.
• Compliance & Quality : Ensures all operations comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and company quality policies.
• Personnel Management : Leads, mentors, and evaluates packaging line operators and technicians. Handles shift scheduling, training, performance reviews, and resource allocation.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement : Partners with Maintenance and Engineering teams and troubleshoot equipment issues (fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners), minimize downtime, and drive Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives.
• Documentation & Audits : Reviews batch records, logbooks, and packaging documentation for accuracy and completeness. Supports internal/external regulatory audits (FDA, Customer) as a subject matter expert.
• Safety & 5S : Fosters a safety-first culture on the manufacturing floor and maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education : Bachelor's degree in science, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline (preferred). Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Ex perience: Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or food manufacturing, specifically within liquid filling and packaging operations.
• Professional English Proficiency (Written and Verbal): Required to accurately read and execute complex Batch Production Records, interpret equipment alarms, and document real-time data entries in production records according to cGMP standards.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of non-sterile manufacturing processes (liquid dispensing, sealing, labeling, serialization), and cGMP regulations.
• Employment Eligibility : Our company participates in E-Verify. Upon accepting an employment offer, candidates will be required to provide the U.S. government with Form I-9 and supporting documentation to confirm identity and employment eligibility.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train operators and provide them with the right direction.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and familiarity with root-cause analysis tools.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or manufacturing execution systems (MES).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Employment decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and potential; never on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Expected compensation for this role will be between $65,000 and $90,000 annually on a full-time basis plus applicable health and ancillary benefits offered by the company. Final compensation may vary depending on a number of factors including but not limited to, candidate experience, geographic location, and other affiliated factors.