What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Kitting (DPI) position at United Therapeutics?
California, US residents .
The job details are as follows:
Who we are
We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.
United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.
Who you are
As our Kitting Supervisor for the Dry Powder Inhaler program, you will harness your expertise with semi‑ and fully‑automated control systems and in‑process test equipment—scales, balances, torque testers, and count checkers—to design and sustain flawless kitting workflows. You will author and refine SOPs, batch documents, and standard work instructions, setting clear quality and safety standards from day one. You will help recruit, schedule, and mentor a dedicated team of 8–12 associates, driving accountability through coaching, goal‑setting, and open communication to hit daily deliverables and maintain GMP compliance. You will collaborate closely with QA, warehouse, manufacturing, and maintenance partners to anticipate material needs, resolve equipment or documentation issues swiftly, and lead non‑conformance investigations with a solutions‑focused approach. Ultimately, you will build a best‑in‑class operation that scales seamlessly to support additional shift expansions as our DPI production grows over the next few years.
Minimum Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 9 years of hands-on experience in a cGMP packaging environment with a H.S. Diploma/GED or 7 years of hands-on experience in a cGMP packaging environment with an Associates Degree or 5 years of hands-on experience in a cGMP packaging environment with a Bachelor's Degree
- Valid Passport
- Ability to navigate sophisticated equipment control systems on semi- and fully automated pharmaceutical equipment
- Familiarity with the use and operation of in-process test equipment such as scales, balances, torque tester, and count checker
- Experience with GMP documentation requirements
- Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact with other departments effectively
- Ability to review work performed by other personnel, communicate problems and deficiencies, elicit corrections, and enforce company policy and procedures as they relate to manufacturing requirements
- Ability to write and contribute to the development of SOP’s and standard work instructions
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates Degree in a relevant field
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
- 2 years of experience as an Operations Supervisor or equivalent
- Knowledge of complex products and processes in a drug manufacturing facility
Physical Requirements
This position will require frequent standing and walking, as well as pushing and pulling up to 1100 pounds. There may be occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds of weight.
Job Location
United Therapeutics requires this candidate to live near our Durham, NC office. This position will need to be on-site 100% of the time.
At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.
Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit
https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities
United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
