Packaging Supervisor
Fall River, MA - USA
Job Summary
The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:
Education and Experience
Technical Knowledge and Computer Systems Skills
Professional and Behavioral Competencies
Work Schedule and Other Position Information
- 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.
- 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
- Two (2) to four (4) years of direct work experience in pharmaceutical packaging.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in generic pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging.
- At least two years directly managing a team.
- High School Diploma or GED is required. Bachelors degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field of study from an accredited college/university preferred.
- Must have 2 years cGMP work experience.
Technical Knowledge and Computer Systems Skills
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical packaging machines.
- Capable of conducting trouble-shootings.
- 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
- Must have 2 years cGMP work experience.
- Must be proficient in computer skills and software applications such as Microsoft Office tools.
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.
Required Skills:
CGMPWORDGMP