Packaging Technician B: Lean Manufacturing & Equipment Specialist

Viatris; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Packaging Technician B to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on setting up and changing over packaging lines, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events and VSM.

Candidates should have a strong mechanical/electrical foundation and several years in a general maintenance environment. Responsibilities include disassembly/cleaning of packaging equipment, parts management, line testing, and basic electrical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4–6 years of related maintenance experience.
• Good mechanical and basic electrical understanding.
• Lean manufacturing/operational excellence experience preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting Kaizen events and problem-solving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Set up changeover packaging equipment/line centers as required.
• Maintain equipment during production runs to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Maintain change parts in good mechanical condition.
• Identify and order/repair replacement parts for packaging equipment.
• Disassemble/clean/sanitize product filling equipment.
• Maintain records/logbooks as required by MSOP and management.
• Perform line tests to verify equipment/product/packaging compatibility and support changes.
• Provide basic electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Carry out duties of packaging technician trainee and related responsibilities.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality guidelines and SOPs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

Problem-solving

Basic electrical understanding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Viatris is seeking a Packaging Technician B to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on setting up and changing over packaging lines, maintaining equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen events and VSM.

Candidates should have a strong mechanical/electrical foundation and several years in a general maintenance environment. Responsibilities include disassembly/cleaning of packaging equipment, parts management, line testing, and basic electrical