Supervisor, Formulation and Fill - 2nd shift

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA) is seeking a Supervisor for Formulation and Fill on the 2nd shift (1:30PM - 10:00PM). The role involves supervising the preparation, formulation, and dispensing of pharmaceutical products in a clean room environment in compliance with cGMPs and SOPs.

The position requires leadership over second-shift technicians, authoring investigations, CAPAs, deviations, and change controls using root cause analysis and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP, GMP, GDP, FDA, and OSHA regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians on the second shift in preparation operations and related duties.
• Schedule weekly plan of floor activities for technicians on second shift.
• Author and track investigations, CAPAs, deviations and change controls.
• Review batch records and SOPs, and update through DCRs as needed.
• Oversee inventory control and ensure there are no delays in production planning.
• Conduct midyear and yearly performance reviews.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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Title: Supervisor, Formulation and Fill - 2nd shift

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)

Job Summary

This position is a 2nd shift role, 1:30PM - 10:00PM. Supervise and perform regularly the preparation, formulation and dispensing of pharmaceutical products according to our current Good Manufacturing (cGMPs) and utilize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a clean room environment. Write and complete investigations, CAPAs, deviations and change controls utilizing root cause analysis tools and reporting software.

Area Of Responsibility

• Supervise and perform the activities of technicians on the second shift in equipment and component preparation operations; dispensing API and excipients; formulation and filling and capping of parenteral drug products. Also responsible for overseeing the formulation and filling of dermatological drug products.
• Schedule weekly plan of floor activities for technicians on second shift
• Author and track to close investigations, CAPAS, deviations and change controls as required
• Troubleshoot and solve moderate to complex problems related to the equipment, processes; existing or new products
• Oversee inventory control in the production area and order supplies as needed for production to assure no delay in the manufacturing plan
• Evaluate team performance by conducting midyear and yearly reviews
• Review completed batch records to ensure product is made in accordance with specifications
• Review SOPs and Batch Records, and update through DCRs as needed
• Work under limited supervision and follows clearly described procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Education in Life sciences or technical discipline

Work Conditions:

• Lab
• Clean room/controlled classified areas
• Manufacturing/production areas
• Office
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to Chemical/Biological hazards
• Exposure to non-hazardous chemicals
• Exposure to radiation within NRC limits
• Exposure to/use of syringes and needles
• Must wear scrubs/coveralls, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves as required

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach or push with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb, talk and hear
• Able to operate lab equipment, production equipment and computer/office machines
• Ability to wear Personal Protection Equipment
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

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Education and Job Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 6 to 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• High level of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize diversified workload
• Safe chemical handling techniques
• Knowledge of SAP, GMP, GDP, FDA, and OSHA regulations and standards

Experience

• Minimum 2 – 5 years of supervisory or team lead experience
• 5 to 7 years of aseptic processing and aseptic area techniques experience
• Experience with technical writing, root cause analysis and completing investigations, CAPAs, deviations and change controls