Gelatin, Lead Formulation Technician B-Shift Days
On-siteHigh Point, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate daily gelatin manufacturing activities, including weighing raw materials, loading silos, mixing Gel Manufacturing Records, monitoring temperatures, and ensuring gel quality for encapsulation. Train team members on Standard Operating Procedures, cGMP requirements, safety practices, and Automated Gelatin Manufacturing System operations. Monitor production schedules, troubleshoot process or equipment issues, complete production documentation, and ensure equipment cleaning and changeovers follow validated procedures. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence within the High Point, NC softgel facility.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production, operations, or a related manufacturing environment
- Previous experience operating gelatin manufacturing or encapsulation equipment
- Demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating production activities, or serving as a lead operator
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 12-hour shift
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hairnets, beard covers (if applicable), safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear
- Strong knowledge of gelatin manufacturing processes, softgel production, cGMP regulations, SOPs, and Good Documentation Practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, maintain production schedules, and collaborate effectively with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical education in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field
- Experience working in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Experience with SAP, electronic batch records, or manufacturing execution systems
- Experience training and mentoring production personnel
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