Supervisor, Operations 1st Shift

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Learning and advancement

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Solutions, part of UDG Healthcare plc, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee packaging operations in a collaborative, team-driven culture. You will coordinate daily activities, ensure safety compliance, and drive efficiency across shifts to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and mentorship for a department managing 20–60 staff, with a focus on quality and timely delivery in the life sciences packaging space.

Qualifications

• Direct supervision of 20 to 60 employees in the Production Department.

Responsibilities

• Study production orders to ascertain type and quantity of product and packaging requirements.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Interpret specifications and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Observe packaging operations to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Suggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency of the crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving them.
• Initiate plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Confer with supervisors to coordinate activities of departments.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Production supervision

Job description

Great things are rarely done alone. We’re one team working towards shared goals, and we act like it. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job. You’re stepping into a culture where:

• Working and thinking as a team is valuable
• We help each other out to achieve collective goals.
• New team members receive true help and guidance while they settle in.

Supervises and coordinates activities of production workers and workers engaged in packaging drug product and materials for storage or shipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Study production orders to ascertain type and quantity of product and other packaging requirements.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Interprets specifications and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

Observe packaging operations.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.

Analyze and resolve work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Maintain time and production records.

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises 20 to 60 employees in the Production Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What We Offer:

• A team that values grit, growth, and good energy.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.

We believe it is a privilege to work in the life science industry. We believe that our work matters. We are united through our values and our common purpose which is to help our clients succeed and ensure their patients who have medical needs can live a better life.

Let’s build Sharp. Let’s grow bold. Let’s do more—together.