Senior Packaging Operations Leader

Adare Pharma Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions is hiring a Senior Manager, Packaging Operations in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead packaging operations, drive schedules, ensure quality and compliance, and mentor a team including technical writers across batch records, SOPs, and investigations.

You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Compliance, and Regulatory teams, ensuring successful project completion and continuous improvement in packaging processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, mathematical, or life sciences discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in GMP Packaging environment.
• 3+ years of formal people management experience.
• Experience with serialization in bottle/blister packaging.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with resource planning in packaging or manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement and/or Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Technical writing skills (Change Controls, Investigations or Protocols); deviation management, investigation writing and CAPA development.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the manufacturing schedule through oversight of the packaging floor and collaboration with Supply Chain and the Packaging Scheduler.
• Lead staffing meetings, generate action plans, and present KPIs in management meetings.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Compliance, Validation, Regulatory, HR, and outside contractors to complete work orders and projects.
• Coach team members to promote continuous improvement and cross-training, including Supervisory level.
• Interact with clients as needed and handle deviation investigations of high complexity.
• Directly manage Packaging Supervisors and Packaging Quality Specialists (technical writers).
• Ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines and CFR requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Adare Pharma Solutions is hiring a Senior Manager, Packaging Operations in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead packaging operations, drive schedules, ensure quality and compliance, and mentor a team including technical writers across batch records, SOPs, and investigations.

You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA/QC, Compliance, and Regulatory teams, ensuring successful project completion and continuous improvement in packaging processes.