Packaging Line Leader

Please note the shift for this role is Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

Summary:

Ensure the efficient completion of packaging floor activities in order to meet scheduled production deadlines. Ensure product quality meets the standards of Patheon, our clients, and applicable regulatory agencies including, but not limited to the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate (HPFBI), United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and European Medicines Agency (EMEA).

Essential Functions:

• Monitor line operators to ensure strict adherence to Packaging Work Order (PWO) instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to ensure product scheduling and targets are being met.

• Document all batch requirements in a timely and accurate manner and updates production target data.

• Plan material flow to and from the line operations.

• Manage the daily distribution of work for line operators on the line.

• Trouble shoot line problems and sources appropriate action if required (i.e. clear jams, change rolls).

• Perform line start up (greenline).

• Verify in-process and Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) checks.

• Manage employee relations issues that occur on the line.

• Assist in training and development of line operators and provides performance feedback to management.

• Assist in reconciliation at end of line run.

• Assist in investigation of Deviation Reports (DR).

• Act as a back up to Senior Line Operators and Team Leaders.

• Maintain a safe working environment and reports potential hazards.

• Perform alternating or rotating shift work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of previous pharmaceutical packaging and machine operating experience.

Equivalency:

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven ability to coach and develop staff as well as the technical ability to coordinate departmental business activities. Full knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices requirements and pharmaceutical processing regulations. Strong leadership, team building and organizational skills. Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including the ability to develop spreadsheets, presentations and reports. Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations: