Packaging Team Lead - days

Woodstock Sterile Solutions; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodstock Sterile Solutions is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to supervise packaging and inspection of pharmaceutical products at our Woodstock, Illinois facility. You will lead Production Associates, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain cGMP standards while coordinating line setup and throughput.

Responsibilities include training staff, managing daily staffing, and ensuring accurate documentation and problem solving in a fast-paced sterile manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals.
• Packaging operation experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to GDP/cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Production Associates on packaging, labeling, and SOP adherence.
• Train and mentor staff; manage daily line staffing and coverage.
• Coordinate line start-ups, shutdowns, and lot clearances with GMP compliance.
• Attend daily pass-downs and shift meetings; ensure timely task completion.
• Monitor quality, document GMP activities, and manage rework when needed.
• Identify risks to product quality and escalate issues to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

cGMP

Documentation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Job description

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Full Time Woodstock, IL, US

24 days ago Requisition ID: 1307

Woodstock Sterile Solutions (WSS) is the leading North American blow-fill-seal (BFS) sterile contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). From our 430,000 sq ft advanced aseptic manufacturing facility in Woodstock, Illinois, we leverage 50+ years of BFS technology leadership and our patented cold BFS process to serve clients across ophthalmics, respiratory, biologics, and diagnostics markets. We are committed to Proven Excellence. Trusted Solutions.

Position Overview

The Packaging Team Lead oversees the packaging and inspection of pharmaceutical products in accordance with packaging instructions, SOPs, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), while adhering to health and safety requirements. This role provides frontline leadership to Production Associates, ensuring the packaging line runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance. This position is scheduled to work Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday, 5:45AM - 6:00PM, and is eligible for a $1/hour shift differential for the 12-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to Production Associates in the inspection and labeling of product, delegating duties and ensuring operations are completed on time and per SOPs

Perform on-the-job training as required

Daily resource planning, including scheduling of Production Associates to lines

Attend daily pass-down meetings at the start and end of every shift

Provide break coverage for Production Associates as needed

Production Operations

Perform packaging line start-ups, shutdowns, and clearances; ensure complete and accurate line set-up for each production lot

Document all required clearance steps in the Packaging Work Order (PWO), following applicable SOPs

Ensure adherence to the production schedule and identify discrepancies (sanitization, material handling, rework, units produced, downtime, etc.)

Inspect product for defects and respond accordingly

Coordinate and manage all off-line reworks

Monitor MasterControl accounts to ensure Production Associates remain training-compliant

Maintain a neat, orderly work area free of debris or extraneous items

Inform production leadership of any product or equipment problems

Compliance & cGMP

Conduct daily audits of cGMP paperwork completed by self and co-workers following sanitization activities, ensuring proper Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

Always utilize safe work practices (proper bending/lifting techniques, chemical awareness, slip/trip/fall awareness, etc.)

Maintain effectiveness of Quality System components relevant to the role

Identify, evaluate, and manage risk to ensure product quality; communicate risk policies and processes throughout the organization

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience, preferably pharmaceuticals

Packaging operation experience beneficial

Demonstrated leadership ability required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with cGMP and safe work practices

Proactive and willing to take initiative and responsibility

High level of attention to detail

Excellent documentation skills utilizing GDP, with the ability to review for accuracy and logic

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, incorporating basic mathematical and reasoning ability

Works well in a team environment and fosters teamwork to get results

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including direct interaction with outside suppliers, managers, and site leadership

Computer literate with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and shop floor ERP & PSR systems (JDE preferred)

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Comfortable meeting deadlines and working under pressure with limited supervision

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak clear English

Physical Requirements

Visual acuity of 20/30 (corrected)

Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, listening, writing, handling, and grasping

Occasional climbing of ladders/steps, walking inclines and uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, turning, balancing, and carrying

Frequent lifting/moving up to 20 lbs; occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs