Packaging Supervisor

Nova Biomedical • Waltham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual has shift responsibility for day-to-day Packaging activities within Reagent Manufacturing, including scheduling packaging of calibrator packs, external standards and miscellaneous reagents, Controls, and Auto QC products for Nova core and OEM products. Short-term goals are to deliver products to customers on time, with high quality and minimal scrap. Long-term goals include continuously improving packaging operations, personnel, and processes in coordination with groups such as R&D, Planning, Purchasing, QA/QC, and Consumable Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an Assembly/Packaging or comparable environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or a comparable environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a GMP environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in a regulated safety environment using OSHA safety standards.
• At least 3 years of experience with Quality System Regulations (QSR).
• Basic knowledge of the Non Conforming Material Report (NCMR) and Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Ability to perform tasks involving extended periods of standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, turning, climbing steps, and carrying up to 25 pounds numerous times per hour or day.
• Ability to repetitively use arms, wrists, and hands while setting up or working with equipment and raw materials throughout the day.
• Ability to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, bouffant or beard guard, gloves, hearing protection, face shield, nuisance mask, and bump cap.
• Good hand/eye coordination and visual acuity; ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar MRP system is desired.
• Working knowledge of Master Control or a similar system is desired.
• FDA, TUV, and customer audit experience is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily packaging schedules on the assigned shift to deliver products on time and meet Finished Goods demand, including pilot requests from R&D and Consumable Manufacturing Engineering.
• Coordinate with other shift supervisors to ensure product delivery and smooth transitions between shifts.
• Work with Master Scheduling, R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Purchasing to meet customer demand by ensuring the quality and timely delivery of raw materials and supplies.
• Ensure adequate training of Packaging personnel; control overtime; reduce scrap; improve labor utilization and workflow efficiency; and reduce costs.
• Oversee all Packaging safety aspects on the shift.
• Participate in Reagent waste management.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, coach, motivate, and evaluate staff.
• Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports, resolve employee issues, and enforce Nova policies.
• Ensure Packaging equipment is adequately maintained and qualified for daily use.
• Monitor and control product scrap and create defect awareness.
• Review Device History Records (DHRs), as needed, before submitting them to QC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in Waltham, MA office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed