Packaging Supervisor

Date: Feb 19, 2026

Location:

Edison, United States, New Jersey, 00000

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 66413

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Supervise packaging department activities and personnel while ensuring full compliance with cGMP, SOPs, EHS, DEA, Union Shop Floor Requirements, Company Policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

How you’ll spend your day

• Supervise the filling and packaging of solid dose products.
• Direct, coordinate, and support Union employees in the Packaging Department.
• Ensure all departmental activities are performed in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Write, revise, and update SOPs pertaining to packaging operations and review updates with employees.
• Train packaging personnel on revised procedures, new equipment, and new applications.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency, continuously evaluating work practices for improvement opportunities.
• Supervise and support the Printed Materials area, including bottle labels and outserts.
• Perform Packaging Batch Record Reviews and process work orders in the ERP system.
• Initiate and support Change Control requests related to Master Packaging Records (MPRs) and SOP updates.
• Support Master Packaging Record review activities for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure security, accountability, and proper inventory control for materials and finished goods.
• Recommend process improvements to increase departmental efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to packaging standards and administer disciplinary action when required.
• Work within the approved annual operational budget.
• Conduct thorough investigations of packaging deficiencies and document findings appropriately.
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to support production requirements.
• Ensure OSHA standards are maintained by promoting and enforcing a clean and safe work environment.
• Identify and prevent health and safety issues (dress code, hygiene, equipment condition, etc.); report and document accidents/incidents per proper procedures.
• Provide input and maintain accuracy within the Inventory Control (ERP) system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager/Director.
• Build accountability on the shop floor by following Union work rules and issuing disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Maintain the Employee Time Card System, including work hours, vacation, leave of absence, and overtime control.
• Identify and implement production process improvements to enhance quality, reduce cost, and improve safety.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Actively participate in OPEX and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Routinely inspect packaging lines, equipment washrooms, clean equipment storage areas, and material staging areas to ensure compliance.

Your experience and qualifications

High School diploma required; BS/BA in a science or related field preferred.
2–5 years of supervisory experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging environment.
Solid dose packaging experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge of Solid Oral Dose packaging equipment and familiarity with various packaging machinery (tablet/capsule fillers, cappers, labelers, etc.).
Ability to understand and operate vision inspection systems (e.g., Optel) and support setup and troubleshooting.
Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMP requirements.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to change, support multiple shifts when necessary, and manage shifting priorities.
Proven ability to follow production schedules, meet deadlines, and learn new systems and operational processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with effective interpersonal abilities.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), TrackWise, Document Control Systems, and ERP systems.
Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs., and walk, stand, or sit as needed.

How We'll Take Care of You

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

The total compensation may also include restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.  

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