Packaging Supervisor

NOVA Biomedical GmbH; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Bonus Program

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401k company match

Office cafeteria in MA offices

Job summary

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee day-to-day packaging activities in our Reagent Manufacturing area. You will manage scheduling, coordinate with shifts, and work with R&D, planning, and QA to ensure on-time, high-quality product delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and continuous improvement within GMP-compliant processes. The position requires at least 3 years in packaging, supervisory experience, and familiarity with SAP/MRP and Master Control systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an Assembly/Packaging or comparable environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in a GMP environment.
• Minimum 3 years in a regulated safety environment (OSHA).
• Minimum 3 years in a Quality System Regulations (QSR).
• Experience with SAP or similar MRP system is desired.
• Experience with Master Control or similar system is desired.
• FDA, TUV and customer audit experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily packaging schedules on assigned shift to meet demand for Finished Goods.
• Coordinate with other shift supervisors for smooth transitions between shifts.
• Work with Master Scheduling, R&D, Mfg Engineering and Purchasing to meet customer demand and on-time delivery of materials.
• Ensure adequate training of Packaging personnel and manage safety, waste, and cost reduction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GMP environment

QSR

OSHA safety standards

Lean manufacturing

SAP / MRP system

Master Control

Tools

SAP

Master Control

Job description

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Affi…

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

This individual has shift responsibility for day-to-day activities of Packaging within Reagent Manufacturing. This includes overseeing scheduling of all packaging activities such as calibrator packs, external standards and miscellaneous reagents, Controls, as well as Auto QC products for Nova core and OEM products. Short term goals are to deliver products to customers on time with high quality and minimal scrap. Long term goals include continuous improvement of packaging operation, personnel and processes, utilizing resources such as R&D, Planning, Purchasing, QA/QC and Consumable Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily packaging schedules on assigned shift to deliver product on a timely basis so that demand for Finished Goods is met. This may include pilot requests from R&D and Consumable Manufacturing Engineering.
• Coordinate with other shift supervisors to ensure delivery of products and smooth and effective transition between shifts.
• Work closely with Master Scheduling, R&D, Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing to meet demand of customers by ensuring quality and on time delivery of raw material/supplies.
• Ensure adequate training of Packaging personnel, overtime control, reducing scraps, labor utilization, improving workflow efficiency and cost reduction.
• Oversee all safety aspects of Packaging on shift.
• Participates in Reagent waste management
• Interviews, hires, trains, develops, coaches, motivates and evaluates staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals for employees reporting to this position, address resolution of employee issues and enforce Nova policies.
• Ensure all Packaging equipment is adequately maintained and qualified for daily usage.
• Monitor and control product scrap and create defect awareness.
• Review, as needed, of Device History Records (DHRs) prior to submitting to QC.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Assembly/Packaging or comparable environment is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing or comparable environment is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a GMP environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a regulated safety environment (OSHA safety standards)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality System Regulations (QSR)
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar MRP system is desired.
• Working knowledge of Master Control or similar system is desired.
• FDA, TUV and customer audit experience is a plus.
• Basic Knowledge of Non Conforming Material Report (NCMR) and Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform tasks that may involve extended periods of standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, turning, climbing steps and carrying up to 25 pounds numerous times/hours a day.
• Require repetitive use of arms/wrist/hands while setting up/working with equipment/raw material throughout the day.
• Will require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include, but not limited to, safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, bouffant/beard guard, gloves, hearing protection, face shield, nuisance mask, bump cap.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and visual acuity.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Targeted Salary Range:

$66,000 - $75,000 annually

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.