Tablet Production Lead — Flexible Schedule

Confidential; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Tablet Production Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of directly compressible tablet formulations, from batching and blending to compression and coating, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Facility Manager and requires strong documentation and technical acumen.

Location is near Quincy, IL with travel to New York for training deployments and a competitive base pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of machine operation experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food production.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude, with excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pre-compression upstream activities, including dispensing, blending, and R&D testing, to ensure materials are available for compression and coating with enough lead time to meet production schedules.
• Operate, perform preventative maintenance on, and troubleshoot all tablet production machinery and auxiliary equipment in accordance with safety and compliance guidelines.
• Accurately complete batch records, logs, and other production documentation in accordance with GDP and cGMP requirements.
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain steady production flow that meets scheduled timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Confidential seeks a Tablet Production Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of directly compressible tablet formulations, from batching and blending to compression and coating, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Facility Manager and requires strong documentation and technical acumen.

Location is near Quincy, IL with travel to New York for training deployments and a competitive base pay