Packaging Line Supervisor

Title:

Packaging Supervisor

Work Location:

Fall River, MA (relocation benefits available)
 Shifts Available:

 1st

Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
 2nd

Shift: 3:00PM – 11:30PM
 3rd

Shift: 11:00PM – 7:30 AM

 Pay Range: $76,000 – $120,000
 Inva Gen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Cipla subsidiary is on the search for experienced Packaging Supervisors to support the production of our newly launched inhalation product. Our Packaging Supervisor(s) manage packaging operators and oversee the production processes in the absence of the Packaging Manager.
 The Packaging Supervisor ensures compliance with cGMP, company policies, standard operating procedures, and FDA requirements serving as a key resource for conducting product complaints, supporting packaging, and packaging components within approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
 The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

 Managing shifts and controls activities
 Supervising activities and work performed on the shop floor.
 Maintaining proper cGMP practices across all work areas.
 Responsible for working in all areas such as Pre-check and office duties.
 Responsible for working with Systech serialization system and SAP.
 Reducing time spent preparing lines for the next products.
 Training and educating employees when necessary.
 Recording In-process entries into respective documents.
 Checking the Cleanliness of machines prior to or after use.
 Performing daily routine checkups and ensuring safety measures are in place.
 Reducing time spent during changeovers.
 Enforcing cGMP.
 Maintaining full knowledge and a strong understanding of all SOPs and proper use of equipment.
 Be a point of contact for questions regarding procedures and expectations for employees.
 Serve as a leader and coach.
 Contribute to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing in the technical area.
 Understand and operates all necessary equipment and instrumentation to perform activities.
 Maintains documentation in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements (i.e., GMP, SOPs etc.).
 Follow strict internal protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), comply with legal regulations, monitoring the environment.
 Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

 Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Packaging, or related field of study from an accredited college/university required.
 Minimum of two years of experience in pharmaceutical or fully automated packaging lines.
 At least two years directly managing/supervising/leading a team.
 2 years’ experience cGMP work experience.

 Technical Knowledge and Computer Systems Skills

 Strong understanding of pharmaceutical or fully automated packaging machines.
 Capable of conducting trouble-shootings packaging machines.
 Capable of handling and participating in compliance and regulatory audits at the local and federal levels.
 Experience using SAP business systems and applications is a plus

 Professional and Behavioral Competencies

 Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
 Ability to understand and analyze complex data sets.
 Knowledge of statistical packages is a plus.
 Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices preferred.

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
 Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
 Excellent organizational skills with the ability to focus on details.
 Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) – Intermediate
 Good basic math knowledge and excellent attention to details.

 Work Schedule and Other Position Information

 Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical packaging setting.
 Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift ranging from the first or second shift. The work schedule may be Monday to Friday.
 Must be willing to work some weekends based on business needs as required by management.
 No remote work is available.

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