Softgel Group Lead - 2nd Shift

Amneal

5d

About The Position

The Softgel Group Lead is responsible for Softgel operations, including operating, setting up, and troubleshooting Softgel encapsulation machines. The role works with minimal supervision and requires knowledge of departmental SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure pharmaceutical standards and compliance.

The Group Lead trains machine operators and other employees on spreading Softgel, machine changeovers and cleaning, and monitoring and troubleshooting equipment. The role also helps oversee department personnel, supports the Supervisor with troubleshooting and administrative tasks, communicates with other departments about gelatin readiness, and ensures production records and equipment logs are current and complete. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and may require extended hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 7 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry.
• Advanced planning, scheduling, and time-management skills.
• Intermediate ability to supervise or manage, train, and coach staff.
• Intermediate ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot all Softgel manufacturing equipment.
• Intermediate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required.
• Successful completion of an OSHA-compliant respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Softgel operations are performed according to department SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Train employees to spread Softgel and perform changeovers and cleaning of Softgel encapsulation machines.
• Train machine operators, troubleshoot Softgel machine problems, and ensure documentation is completed properly.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Softgel encapsulation machines and other department equipment.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure the appropriate medicine gelatins are prepared in time for Softgel manufacturing.
• Report malfunctioning machine parts and other irregularities during production runs, changeovers, or machine cleaning to the Supervisor.
• Keep batch records, equipment log books, and other relevant records up to date.
• Assist the Supervisor in monitoring spreaders, machine operators, technicians, other operators, and visual inspectors.
• Assist the Supervisor with troubleshooting, SOP updates, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Health and insurance benefits for eligible positions.
• Significant 401(k) matching contribution.
• Employee well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED