Packaging Line Lead

We Are Teva

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You'll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

Our Team, Your Impact

The role is primarily that of a Packaging Line Operator with the capability to function as a Line Leader when required. The individual will operate packaging lines and associated equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and production goals. This position requires flexibility to lead line activities, coordinate setups and changeovers, and maintain smooth operations while adhering to cGMP, Safety and company procedures.

How You’ll Spend Your Day

Essential Duties / Functions

• Execute packaging operations in accordance with approved documentation.
• Initiate packaging batch operations on the line and enter required data into equipment and systems.
• Perform pre-start processes, including equipment inspections, system challenges, and in-process checks during the run.
• Conduct accuracy checks for finished goods aggregation during and at the end of the batch.
• Operate packaging lines and equipment per Packaging Batch Record to ensure maximum output, smooth/safe operation, and quality compliance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area during operations; perform room, line, and equipment cleaning.
• Comply with company policies, SOPs, cGMP, DEA, and OSHA requirements.
• Assist in identifying health, safety, and ergonomic improvements through task analysis.
• Lead and coordinate line equipment setup, changeovers, cleaning, crew activities, housekeeping compliance, and line assignments.
• Monitor processes to proactively prevent deviations.
• Follow departmental SOPs, instructions, cGMP regulations, and Packaging Batch Records/Protocols.
• Verify packaging components and bulk products for accuracy.
• Complete required documentation in packaging batch records/protocols.
• Perform cleaning of packaging equipment, change parts, and lines.
• Maintain room/equipment logbooks accurately.
• Maintain operational knowledge of all packaging equipment and ancillary support devices, including control and communication systems.
• Notify management of any mechanical, material, or process issues promptly.
• Perform Material Handler tasks when required

Your Skills and Experience

Education

• High School Degree, GED, or foreign academy equivalent required

Specialized or Technical Knowledge

• Decision-Making & Problem Solving

  • Ability to make effective decisions based on deductive reasoning and potential product impact.
  • Respond to faults and error messages, assess product impact, and identify root cause

• Technical Skills

  • Perform equipment adjustments to achieve desired output speeds and quality.
  • Navigate Operator Interface Terminals (OITs), including recipe entry, verification, and basic performance calculations.
  • Knowledge of aggregation processes on packaging lines.

• Operational Competence

  • Multi-task effectively, respond to alarms and indications, and interpret trends.
  • Capable of working extended hours and persevering under challenging conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with CGMP, SOP, DEA, Lock Out Tag Out, and OSHA regulations.

• Leadership & Training

  • Ability to train Packaging Line Leaders, Operators, and Material Handlers.
  • Build organizational capacity by leading problem-solving, principle-based decision-making, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong verbal communication skills; able to impart urgency regarding quality.
  • Team player with a proactive attitude; identifies improvement opportunities in processes and procedures.
  • Takes responsibility, overcomes obstacles, escalates issues appropriately, and demonstrates a superior “can-do” attitude.

• Language Requirement

  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Able to work at elevation with appropriate safety gear
• Able to stand for ~ 6 hr / shift
• Vision accuracy and color detection are required for this position

Also Good to Have

1-2 years’ experience in FDA Regulated Environment desired.

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Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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