Purdue Pharma L.P. and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market medications to meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers. We were founded by physicians, and we are currently led by a physician. Beyond our efforts to provide quality medications, Purdue is committed to supporting national, regional and local collaborations to drive innovations in patient care. Privately held, Purdue is pursuing a pipeline of new medications through internal research & development and strategic industry partnerships. For close to two decades Purdue has engaged in many initiatives to stem prescription opioid abuse. We are committed to bringing lifesaving relief to communities and individuals suffering from substance use disorder and overdose. We are currently developing or supporting the development of two essential life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications and have the capability to manufacture others for medication assisted treatment. Providing these medicines has the potential to improve and save countless lives.

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Job Summary

The Packaging Operations Supervisor will provide daily oversight of the packaging operation teams; including scheduling activities, overseeing training and providing input regarding team members overall job responsibilities including job proficiency and adherence to standard procedures and policies.

The Packaging Supervisor will actively perform activities and monitor activities in the cGMP operations areas. This position is responsible for ensuring all operations are carried out in compliance with all applicable cGMPs and in a manner to ensure employee safety and product quality and security.

Incumbent has direct responsibility for producing to the production plan so as to optimize schedule adherence and reduce cycle times. Responsible for promoting and fostering a work environment that is safe and conducive to employee development and where Purdue's values are demonstrated and practiced.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the oral solid dose pharmaceutical packaging team on the assigned shift and in compliance with all FDA, cGMPs and DEA requirements to ensure proper controls.
• Coordinate the daily operation of solid dose production operations, which includes the scheduling of production and the assignment of personnel, to meet production requirements and organizational goals. Supervises a workforce made up of pharmaceutical technicians and specialists.
• Reinforce proper compliance with cGMP, SOPs and FDA guidelines to maintain control requirements. Trouble shoot, identify problems, and make well informed decisions.
• Communicate and motivate employees by making clear how their work objectives are directly linked to Purdue overall strategy. Also communicate strategic expectations throughout the organization and translate those expectations into specific work objectives.
• Coordinate with other support departments and expedite material to ensure that production schedules are achieved. Communicate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure objectives and criteria are clear and identifiable to maintain cGMP.
• Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) department to effectively document deviations and draft investigations. Provide technical evaluations and CAPA's as needed to assist the QA groups.
• Compliance with Controlled Substance documentation and accountability procedures and policies while maintaining high alert to diversion possibilities.
• Perform SAP functions and various other computer related tasks, PRs and MES, as required to meet production and scheduling needs. Responsible for ensuring that all Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) are current and training is up-to-date. Will use computer to maintain MyQUMAS.
• Coordinate among the Team, the continuous improvement of line efficiencies. Foster a proactive approach to team building and problem solving by creating an atmosphere where personnel are comfortable providing input for continuous improvement.
• Interact with Operations management, engineering, pharmaceutical technology, validation, and equipment vendors to select new process equipment and as needed to resolve problems.
• Exercise sound judgment when communicating at all levels of the organization.
• Execute initiatives and strategies per the direction of management.
• Perform other related assignments and duties as required and assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/engineering discipline (highly preferred) or equivalent related experience in cGMP pharmaceutical packaging.

A minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical experience in a production environment required (preferably in the area of solid dose packaging) and minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Direct experience in packaging and/or packaging process areas in solid dose production (highly preferred).

• Knowledge of cGMP and CFR requirements.
• Strong communication skills: oral/written and listening.
• Knowledge of SAP or an equivalent ERP system.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if Applicable)

Directly responsible for operative personnel in daily activities including all those required to meet production schedules. Reports to and seeks guidance as needed from the Operations management team.

Physical and Environmental

• Perform job functions in various positions that may require sitting, stooping, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and/or reaching.
• While sitting for an extended period of time on a routine basis, incumbent may use the following equipment: Personal computer, telephone/ other voice communication devices, copier, fax, scanners, or other specialized equipment used in an office setting.
• Ability to work a 10.5 hours per day/4-day work week; 40 hours per week with some overtime required.
• Position will support one of the following shift structures:
• 2nd shift schedule: Monday - Thursday 4pm - 2:30 am
• Hybrid shift schedule: Monday - Thursday 8pm - 6:30 am

Additional Information

The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the company may revise the job description at any time.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Purdue Pharma does not sponsor or facilitate any U.S. work/intern or training authorization for this position. All applicants must have unrestricted and independent authorization to work or participate in an internship or training program at Purdue Pharma.

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