What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Tjoapack?
Production Manager
📍 Clinton, TN | Second Shift (3:00-11:30PM) | Full-time
💼 Vacancies: 1
About Tjoapack
Tjoapack is a global contract packaging organization (CPO) specializing in primary and secondary pharmaceutical packaging and supply chain management. With over 30 years of experience, we process millions of medicine packages every year for customers in more than 45 countries across all continents.
Since expanding to Clinton, TN, our mission has remained clear: shape the future of the pharmaceutical supply chain to ensure medicines are safe, available, traceable, and affordable—with the patient at the center of everything we do.
The Role
As a Production Manager, you will lead shift production operations while fostering a high-performance, compliant, and collaborative culture. You will oversee daily production planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring operations meet regulatory, quality, and business expectations. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, cGMP manufacturing environment and wants to make a direct impact on patient safety and operational excellence.
A Day in the Life 🏭
No two days are the same. You might start by reviewing production schedules for your shift and the impacts from first shift's handoff, then dive into performance metrics, coaching supervisors, or conducting root cause analyses for process issues. Throughout the day, you collaborate with QA/QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You support training programs, participate in change control initiatives, and make data-driven decisions to meet production goals. By the end of the day, your leadership has ensured safe, high-quality, and efficient operations that keep medicines moving to the patients who need them.
What You’ll Do
🛠️ Production Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of supervisors and indirect reports, fostering a high-performance culture.
Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
Manage production budgets and make cost-effective operational decisions.
📈 Continuous Improvement & Compliance
Drive process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
Ensure full regulatory compliance with FDA, DEA, cGMP, and internal quality standards.
Conduct root cause analyses, lead change control initiatives, and support validation and CAPA processes.
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Development
Partner with QA/QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to align production goals with business objectives.
Lead training programs, onboarding, and professional development to maximize team growth and performance.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree: science or engineering preferred.
5 years of shift production management experience in pharma or cGMP environments.
Proven leadership experience managing both direct and indirect teams.
Strong background in production planning, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
Track record of implementing process improvements and solving complex operational issues.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.
Analytical mindset with the ability to drive performance metrics.
Why Join Us?
At Tjoapack, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization where your leadership directly impacts patient safety and operational excellence. We offer a collaborative and innovative culture, competitive pay, and the opportunity to grow with a company that’s transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Pre-Employment Requirements ⚕️
Employment at Tjoapack requires successful completion of:
Background check
Drug screening
Physical examination
These steps help maintain a safe, compliant pharmaceutical environment.
Apply Now
If you’re a hands-on, data-driven leader passionate about operational excellence and patient impact, we’d love to meet you.
👉 Apply today to join Tjoapack as a Production Manager and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
3:00pm-11:30pm