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Shifts available: 1st (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), 2nd (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), and 3rd (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM).\n\nResponsibilities\n\nManage shifts and control packaging activities on the shop floor.\n\nSupervise packaging operators and oversee production in the absence of the Packaging Manager.\n\nEnsure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and FDA requirements.\n\nPerform tasks across areas such as pre-check and office duties as needed.\n\nWork with Systech serialization system and SAP.\n\nReduce time spent preparing lines for the next products and during changeovers.\n\nTrain and educate employees when necessary.\n\nRecord in-process entries into respective documents and verify machine cleanliness.\n\nPerform daily routine checks and enforce safety measures.\n\nMaintain knowledge of all SOPs and proper equipment use; act as a point of contact for procedures and expectations.\n\nProvide leadership and coaching; contribute to SOP writing in the technical area.\n\nOperate necessary equipment and instrumentation; maintain documentation per internal procedures and regulatory requirements (GMP, SOPs, etc.).\n\nFollow internal protocols, SOPs, and cGMP; monitor the environment and ensure regulatory compliance.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nEducation and Experience\n\nBachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Packaging, or related field from an accredited institution_required.\n\nMinimum of two years of experience in pharmaceutical or fully automated packaging lines.\n\nAt least two years directly managing/supervising/leading a team.\n\n2 years of cGMP work experience.\n\nTechnical Knowledge and Systems\n\nStrong understanding of pharmaceutical or fully automated packaging machines.\n\nAbility to troubleshoot packaging machines and participate in regulatory audits at local and federal levels.\n\nExperience using SAP is a plus.\n\nProfessional and Behavioral Competencies\n\nProficient in English (spoken as a first or second language).\n\nAbility to analyze complex data sets; knowledge of statistical packages is a plus.\n\nKnowledge of good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices preferred.\n\nStrong reading, writing, and communication skills.\n\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple tasks.\n\nExcellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.\n\nBasic computer skills (Word and Excel) – Intermediate; good math skills and attention to detail.\n\nWork Schedule and Other Position Information\n\nMust be willing to work in a pharmaceutical packaging setting.\n\nMust be willing and able to work any assigned shift (1st or 2nd); schedule may be Monday to Friday, with potential weekend work as required by business needs.\n\nNo remote work is available.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Merck","rawCompany":"merck","city":"Fall River","state":"MA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T03:22:44.093Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9111.00","title":"Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders","slug":"packaging-and-filling-machine-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"333993","title":"Packaging Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"packaging-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Packaging Shift Supervisor","description":"Overview\nPackaging Supervisor at InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, a Cipla subsidiary, located in Fall River, MA. 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