Packaging Team Lead - Weekend Shift

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks a Packaging Team Lead to oversee all aspects of filling, capping, and labeling in a regulated environment. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA procedures while leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemical packaging and excellent leadership skills to support the growth and efficiency of the packaging team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in chemical packaging, manufacturing, or laboratory.
• Experience in ISO/GMP regulated environment is preferred.
• College coursework in chemistry or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging operations and ensure adherence to ISO standards.
• Provide training and leadership to packaging staff.
• Troubleshoot equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: Yes
Department: LS-SC-PMLEDH
Recruiter:Guadalupe Barragan

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:

At MilliporeSigma, the Packaging Team Lead will lead, coordinate and participate in all aspects of filling, capping, torquing, and labeling of products done in an ISO 13485 environment.The Packaging Team Lead will be expected to complete appropriate packaging documentation per FDA, ISO, and GMP procedures and deliver products into inventory.

Job Functions:

• Shift: Friday-Sunday 7am-7:30pm.
• Oversee and execute packaging operations, including large-scale bulk transfers and small-scale aseptic filling, ensuring adherence to filtration and handling requirements.
• Provide leadership and training to packaging staff, including shift coverage, daily scheduling support, and development of new team members.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, including batch records, SAP transactions, and equipment logs in compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Troubleshoot manual and automated packaging equipment, supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Support quality systems, including deviation and complaint investigations, change controls, and validation activities.
• Lead or participate in automation, safety, and operational excellence initiatives, including Emergency Response Team duties and 6S activities.
• Assist with technical and business development efforts, including instrument qualifications, capital expense planning, and evaluation of new opportunities.

Physical Attributes:

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds independently on consistent basis, lift/reach overhead, visual ability, and manual dexterity.

• Perform moderately physical activity.
• The employee may work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or hazardous chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years’ experience in chemical packaging, manufacturing, or laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College coursework in chemistry or other scientific field.
• 1+ years chemical weighing experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in ISO/GMP regulated environment.
• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot automated and semi-automated filling, capping, and labeling equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to guide, train, and coach co-workers.
• Understanding of safe chemical handling practices and methods.
• Good time management/organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills including SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Mechanical skills with ability to use pumps, electronic balances, and material handling equipment.
• Experience leading lean manufacturing or operational excellence projects.
• Strong math skills including metrics and conversions.
• Good grasp of RCA and CAPA.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Problem solving skills.

RSREMD

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.