Senior Manufacturing Technician & Training Lead

Adare Pharma Solutions; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions in Vandalia, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Lead Technician to provide hands-on leadership in dispensing, granulation, compression and other manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time batch execution.

You will train new hires, troubleshoot processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support technology transfer and continuous improvement in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or allied manufacturing environment.
• Experience training, mentoring and qualifying manufacturing personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of data integrity (ALCOA) and GMP decision making and quality focus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow Batch Manufacturing Records, SOPs, work instructions.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work across multiple functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in the execution of dispensing, granulation, compression, encapsulation, and other manufacturing operations as required while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient batch execution.
• Support Supervisors in maintaining operational readiness and execution of the production schedule.
• Assist with troubleshooting processes, equipment, and documentation issues to minimize production interruptions.
• Serve as a technical resource for operators and supervisors during routine and non-routine manufacturing activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation of operational excellence initiatives and cross-functional initiatives.
• Serve as the primary technical trainer for new hired manufacturing employees.
• Collaborate with Training department on development of onboarding and qualification requirements.
• Provide ongoing mentoring/coaching to manufacturing personnel to support continuous development.
• Evaluate trainee performance and proficiency against established qualification requirements.
• Partner with RDF, MS&T and other cross-functional teams during technology transfer activities as well as new product and new technology introductions.
• Develop competency on new manufacturing processes and equipment to support commercialization.
• Assist in the development and subsequent coordination and delivery of manufacturing training related to technology transfer and new products, processes, and equipment.
• Support manufacturing investigations, deviation assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change control, validation, engineering, and quality-related activities as needed.
• Exhibit professionalism, reliability, and accountability while contributing to a productive and team-oriented workplace.
• Prioritize safety in all daily activities by adhering to company policies, following safe work practices, wearing required PPE, and reporting unsafe conditions without delay.
• Foster strong working relationships through clear communication, mutual respect, and effective collaboration with coworkers and cross-functional teams.
• Actively participate in Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives. Seek opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and workplace organization while helping sustain operational excellence.
• Monitor and promote adherence to ALCOA+ and data integrity principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

cGMP compliance

ALCOA data integrity

Troubleshooting

Batch records interpretation

Quality focus

Training and mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Adare Pharma Solutions in Vandalia, Ohio is seeking a Manufacturing Lead Technician to provide hands-on leadership in dispensing, granulation, compression and other manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time batch execution.

You will train new hires, troubleshoot processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support technology transfer and continuous improvement in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.