Tablet Production Manager

Confidential Jobs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Tablet Production Manager to lead our tablet manufacturing operations near St. Louis, MO.

The role reports to the Facility Manager and oversees batching, blending, compression, and coating to ensure safe, efficient, compliant production of high-quality tablets. The position requires a minimum 4 years of machine operation in relevant industries, strong documentation skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 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 documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with dust, raw materials, and plant-based powders.
• Willingness to travel for two 2-week training deployments in New York.
• Factory-based position with PPE provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pre-compression upstream activities and ensure materials are available for compression and coating.
• Operate, perform preventive maintenance on, and troubleshoot tablet production machinery.
• Accurately complete batch records, logs, and production documentation per GDP and cGMP.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to maintain production flow and meet schedules.

Skills

Machine operation

Documentation

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tablet Production Manager to support our tablet manufacturing operations. This role reports directly to the Facility Manager and oversees 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 is a hands‑on leadership position in a dynamic production environment, focused on delivering consistent, high‑quality tablet products.

Location: Near St. Louis, MO

Pay: $85k + based on experience

Schedule: Flexible

Key Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: 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. Compress and coat all tablets per applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including in‑process quality checks at designated intervals to ensure products meet established standards.
• Machinery Operation & Maintenance: Operate, perform preventative maintenance on, and troubleshoot all tablet production machinery and auxiliary equipment in accordance with safety and compliance guidelines.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately complete batch records, logs, and other production documentation in accordance with GDP and cGMP requirements.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify, address, and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain steady production flow that meets scheduled timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of machine operation experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food production environment.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude, with excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and work in a production environment with exposure to dust, raw materials, and plant‑based powders.
• Ability to travel for two 2‑week training deployments in New York.
• Factory‑based position with potential exposure to airborne materials typical of tablet manufacturing.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) provided and required at all times in production areas.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing production team and play a key role in bringing high‑quality, innovative tablet products to market. Comprehensive training will be provided to build your skills on our specific processes and equipment.