Packaging Supervisor

Guerbet; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guerbet is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead the packaging operations for pharmaceutical products in a GMP-regulated environment. You will supervise staff, ensure schedules, and maintain compliance with quality standards while driving process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering, 5 years of supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of validation, CAPA, and regulatory requirements. Occasional overtime and weekend coverage may be needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to present to large groups.
• Proficiency with standard desktop software and documentation systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of GMP and safety regulations.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise packaging operations to meet or exceed production schedules/goals.
• Oversee packaging of pharmaceutical products with quality and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review packaging process documentation.
• Train and manage packaging personnel.
• Mentor packaging staff in their careers.
• Apply root cause analysis to improve packaging processes and resolve problems.
• Identify and implement process improvements (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Write Deviations related to packaging operations.
• Support change control initiatives and validation activities.
• Oversee engineering studies related to packaging and coordinate validations.
• Propose and implement improvements to reduce cost and improve compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Desktop applications

Documentation systems

Mechanical aptitude

GMP knowledge

Six Sigma/Lean

Cross-functional leadership

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

At Guerbet, we build lasting relationships so that to enable people to live better. This is Our Purpose.

We are a global leader in medical imaging, offering an extensive portfolio of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital and AI solutions, for diagnostic and interventional imaging. As a pioneer in the field of contrast products since the last 100 years, we continuously innovate to improve the diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life of patients.

Customer Centricity, Cooperation, Audacity, Focus, and Responsibility are the values that we share and practice on a daily basis.

Working at Guerbet is not only being part of a multicultural team with nearly 3,000 people across more than 20 countries, but it is above all about playing a unique role in the future of medical imaging.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

YOUR ROLE

• Supervise packaging operations to meet or exceed production schedules/goals.
• Oversee the packaging of pharmaceutical products, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare/review packaging process documentation.
• Train and manage training of personnel on new/existing packaging processes and equipment.
• Develop and mentor packaging personnel in their career.
• Apply root cause analysis to improve packaging processes and resolve problems.
• Identify and implement improvements for existing packaging processes (Corrective and Preventative Actions-CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Write Exceptions (Deviations) related to packaging operations.
• Participate and own actions to support change control initiatives.
• Oversee engineering studies related to packaging.
• Coordinate validation activities for packaging processes.
• Propose, evaluate, and implement improvements to current packaging operations to reduce cost and improve compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering preferred

Experience

• 5 years of supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing or FDA regulated environment
• Experience with validation, CAPA, and regulatory compliance processes

Skills/Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to large groups
• Proficiency in desktop computer applications and documentation systems
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with material handling equipment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety regulations
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Certification preferred
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams effectively
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed