Production Line Leader - 2nd Shift

Alcami-5; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcami is seeking a Production Line Leader to oversee daily packaging line operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and top quality. You will coordinate workflows, support training for production associates, and maintain accurate packaging documentation, acting as the bridge between production teams and management for GMP compliance.

The role requires leadership experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment, with 3+ years in a pharmaceutical cGMP setting and a on-site, 2nd shift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• 3+ years of working inside a Pharmaceutical cGMP environment is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily packaging line operations to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.
• Verify adherence to packaging specifications and GMP requirements.
• Train and mentor packagers to perform tasks safely and effectively.
• Provide real-time feedback and support to improve team performance.
• Complete packaging-related forms and documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformances or deviations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

Are you interested in joining our team?

Job Summary

As a Production Line Leader, you’ll oversee daily packaging line operations, ensuring that products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. The Production Line Leader will coordinate workflows, support training for production associates, and maintain accurate packaging documentation—all while fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment. The Line Leader serves as a bridge between production teams and management, ensuring clear communication, smooth operations, and full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

On-Site Expectations

• 100% on-site position.
• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Responsibilities

Line Operations & Oversight

• Oversee daily activities on the packaging line to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Verify adherence to all packaging specifications and GMP requirements.
• Support smooth handoffs between shifts and maintain open communication across teams.

Training & Team Development

• Train and mentor packagers to perform tasks safely and effectively.
• Provide real-time feedback and support to improve team performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and adherence to production goals.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all packaging-related forms and documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformances or deviations.
• Ensure production data is recorded in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• 3+ years of working inside a Pharmaceutical cGMP environment is required for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational challenges quickly and effectively.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods and performing physical tasks such as bending, crouching, or climbing stairs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment for specific job duties to be performed. Such personal protective equipment may include, but not limited to safety eyewear, hearing protection, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, full protective body coverings, various types of gloves, etc. Other tasks involving elevated work may require the use of a body harness and lanyard. Additionally, the employee may be required to operate an industrial vehicle.