A major client of ours in the Pharmaceutical Industry has a need for a Packaging Supervisor. This is a permanent position in Fall River, MA.
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with cGMP's, company policies, standard operating procedures, and FDA requirements
Conducts product complaints, supporting packaging, and packaging components within approved procedures and regulatory requirements.
Managing shifts and controls activities in the absence of the Packaging Manager.
Supervising activities and work performed on the floor.
Supporting Line Leaders and other employees when necessary.
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.
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
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.
Contribute to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing in the technical area.
Understand and operate all necessary equipment and instrumentation to perform activities.
Maintains documentation in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements (i.e., GMP, SOPs etc.).
Requirements
1-3 years of direct work experience in pharmaceutical packaging. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging.
High School Diploma or GED is required. BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field of study from an accredited college/university preferred.
Must have 2 years cGMP work experience.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical packaging machines.
Capable of conducting trouble-shootings.
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.
Capable of handling and participating in compliance and regulatory audits at the local and federal levels.
Experience using SAP business systems and application is a plus
Must be proficient in computer skills and software applications such as Microsoft Office tools.