Supervisor, Packaging

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The Packaging Supervisor supervises operation of filling & packaging, ensuring that the highest possible product quality is maintained, while operating in a safe and efficient manner.

• Directly supervise packaging activities of approximately 40 employees, ensuring close adherence to production schedule. Participate in scheduling activities with other members of the Operations group.
• Provide leadership to team members and develop personnel for further growth.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines and SOPs, maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Ensure staff are working in a safe environment and that safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Actively participate in cost, continuous improvement such as 5S and other cross-functional projects.
• Ensure high level of adherence to weekly/monthly Packaging commits.
• Ensure that Packaging lines cycle time standards (i.e. units per minute, wash-up, set-up, lot change cycle times etc.) are met and exceeded.
• Review packaging work orders (PWO) and other product documents such as cleaning & sanitizing logs, housekeeping logs, etc.
• Work closely and involve line mechanics to meet scheduling requirements to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
• Lead employee management such as attendance and performance management, safety audits and meetings, shift meetings and shift scheduling.
• Perform payroll and human resources functions such as managing Time & Attendance (E-time), hiring, coaching and disciplining.
• Ensure that all SOPs applicable/relating to Packaging Department are current and that all staff is trained in their use.
• Optimize labour utilization and productivity output to meet the goals of the department.
• Investigate in-process, product and equipment failure identifying the root cause and corrective actions.
• Report and complete safety incident reports as required.
• Maintain inventory of miscellaneous supplies and parts.
• Support cross-training program.
• Perform other duties as required or as directed by the Sun Pharma Management group.
• Participate in developing capital requirements for the department.
• Complete all GMP Documentation correctly and in a timely manner.
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
• Write and lead Non-Conformance Investigations.
• Complete Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA's).
• Initiate, and follow through with actions required to close Change Controls.
• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department I Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

• Degree or college diploma in science or engineering technology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills is a must.
• Ability to mentor, coach and motivate Packaging staff to achieve highest standards in EHS, Quality and operational efficiency.
• Strong pharmaceutical cGMP background.
• Experience working in…