External Job Description

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.  

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com. 

About The Job

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the packaging department, managing a team of 30–60 personnel. This role ensures efficient labor and supply management, coordinates line changeovers, and maintains compliance with cGMP and safety standards. The supervisor conducts training, interviews, and performance evaluations, and recommends personnel actions such as promotions and disciplinary measures. A thorough understanding of packaging line operations and equipment is essential for effective training and operational support.

The position requires strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills to foster positive employee relations and drive continuous improvement in productivity, compliance, and safety. Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental and company objectives.

This role is a 3rd Shift role, Monday - Friday - Hours: 10:45pm - 7:15am

   

Main Responsibilities:

• Recommends approval of new personnel and provides personnel training as directed by department manager.

• Directs assigned personnel (50 to 100 people which may include material handlers, team leaders, line operators and machine operators) in daily operations.

• Manage day-to-day labor and supply requirements.

• Identify areas for continuous improvement in productivity, cGMP compliance and employee safety.

• Conduct cGMP and safety training on a daily basis for both new and existing employees and contract employees.

• Interviews candidates for open positions and plays a key role in making selections.

• Must have thorough understanding of line operations and equipment to properly train personnel as directed by Plant Manager.

• Supervises hourly personnel and provides assistance in meeting packaging core team objectives.

• Coordinates packaging line changeovers with mechanic supervisor; ensures materials availability for line operations as determined by department schedules.

• Ensures packaging equipment and buildings are properly cleaned and maintained in compliance with department operating standards.

• Coordinates daily scheduling with supporting departments to ensure product availability when needed by department schedule.

• Monitors and maintains personnel LMS training proficiency records.  Determines rotation of personnel and training cycles to ensure personnel competence in line operations.

• Recommends personnel disposition, promotions, transfer, disciplinary action, and rate changes to Plant Manager.

• Prepares and conducts 1-, 3-, and 6-month reviews with new hires.

• Prepares and conducts annual performance evaluations with personnel reporting directly to them, this will include a performance improvement plan if necessary.

• Ability to draft documents required for operation of the business to include proper grammar, accurate math calculations and clear language that describes and/or directs action.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive employee labor relations utilizing clear communication to team members and thorough problem-solving techniques.

• This job description is intended as a guide for accomplishing company and department objectives and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position.  Other duties will be assigned as required.

About You

• Education: You must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management or related field

• Experience: At least two