Inspection Team Lead, 3rd Shift

Inspection Team Lead Summary

The primary responsibility of the Inspection Team Lead is to perform continuous monitoring of the inspection process and provide in-process daily review of executed batch record and form entries. In addition, they will perform inspection to identify and remove critical, major, and minor defects from finished product according to standard procedures. They will be responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, and minimizing/preventing equipment downtime.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality systems, policies, procedures, and cGMP practices and collaborate effectively with internal partners, clients, and vendors.

• Assist Inspection Supervisor, supporting a team of 6 to 10 associates daily, to inspect syringes and vials
• Follow production and manufacturing procedures
• Inspect filled product container for cosmetic, particle and integrity defects
• Perform reconciliation of finished inspected product and defects
• Assist in writing and implementing area’s process documents
• Operate equipment in compliance with SOPs
• Assure compliance with cGMP requirements (current good manufacturing practices)
• Complete and review associated production records, logbooks and forms
• Assist in performing and documenting Knapp and probability of detection studies
• Train new inspectors in accordance with inspector certification procedures
• Mentor new inspection associates
• Train new employees to perform manufacturing inventory transactions in the ERP system
• Assist other manufacturing functions (Formulation, Fill, Materials) as required
• Perform duties gowned in Grade C, D, and controlled non-classified clean rooms
• Perform cleaning and sanitization activities as needed
• Collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams
• Work flexible hours to ensure production facility coverage

• Aware of industry guidance and requirements applicable to visual inspection, including USP and and FDA Draft Guidance:
  Inspection of Injectable Products for Visible Particulates (2021).

• High School diploma required, minimum 2 years of GMP pharmaceutical experience in drug product inspection and/or packaging
• Must pass health and visual check and eye inspections annually for visual acuity and color blindness

• Previous manufacturing leadership experience
• Good math and documentation skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to learn and adapt to innovative ideas
• Good observation skills
  
  Initiative-taking and Collaborative
• Effective organization skills and diligent
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

INCOG Bio Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at INCOG Bio Pharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical disability, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.