Join a Global Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing as a Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Onsite in Morris Plains, NJ | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Openings | Starting at $27.26/hr + Shift Differentials

Step into a critical role at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing. PDS Tech Commercial, in partnership with an industry-leading client, is hiring Manufacturing Operations Specialists to support production and material flow in a cGMP/FDA-regulated environment. Your work will directly contribute to life-saving treatments while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Operations Specialist, you’ll be responsible for ensuring smooth operations within the Dispensary/ISO8 areas, including kitting, inventory control, and material management. Key responsibilities include:

Adhering to SOPs, batch records, and compliance standards with a focus on Right First-Time execution.

Maintaining accurate SAP/MES inventories for all materials and components.

Supporting receiving, storage, and staging of materials while ensuring FIFO/FEFO practices.

Performing equipment cleaning and upkeep to meet audit-ready standards.

Managing Kanban systems, ensuring materials are staged, monitored, and used prior to expiry.

Supporting cycle counts, inventory accuracy for GMP/non-GMP LN2 storage, and site-wide projects.

Maintaining adequate levels of gowning and non-BOM supplies in ISO8 staging areas.

Escalating safety or compliance concerns and assisting in resolution.

Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma with 1–3 years of related experience in a cGMP/FDA-regulated industry.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (with assistance).

Comfort working with chemicals including solvents, corrosives, and biohazardous materials.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Proficiency with systems such as SAP, MES, and LIMS.

Shifts & Pay

Starting pay: $27.26/hr with additional shift differentials.

Multiple shift schedules available:

1st Shift (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) | Various 4-day schedules

2nd Shift (1:00 PM – 11:30 PM) | Various 4-day schedules

3rd Shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM / 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | 4-day schedules

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top talent with opportunities that matter. Partnering with one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers, you’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and a mission to improve global health. We offer:

Competitive pay with shift differentials

Stable, long-term opportunities in a growing industry

A supportive team culture focused on quality and safety

The chance to contribute to products that make a difference in patients’ lives

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to contribute to an impactful mission, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and build your career in pharmaceutical manufacturing with PDS Tech Commercial.

Pay Details: $27.26 to $31.35 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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