Packaging Group Leader - Thursday-Saturday NIGHT Shift

• Responsible for daily operations on the packaging line where they are assigned and responsible for successful execution of Line Packaging Records and associated documentation. 

• Willing to train and develop new associates working on the packaging lines. 

• Operate, recognize, and remedy quality problems, and perform changeovers and cleanups as required.

• Perform packaging line operation, including operating/monitoring equipment, inspection, hand cartoning or packing, labeling, palletizing, cleanup, hopper filling, and other duties as required.

• Assist in Line Clearances between batches, follow cleanup sheet directions, follow verbal orders or requests from group leader/supervisor, and perform other duties as required

• Adjust functional parts of equipment and control instrumentation. Install or replace worn or faulty components for equipment performance restoration or improvement. Test equipment performance and record all data.

• Participate in PPI (Practical Process Improvements), Lean and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S activities.

• Work with Supervisor, Unit Coordinator, & Mechanics to ensure that quality, waste and efficiency are meeting requirements.

• Complete improvement activities on quality and work process efficiency.

• Follow quality standards in accordance with company policy.

How will The Packaging Group Lead get here?

• Previous experience as a group leader or lead operator in packaging or manufacturing is helpful. Proven leadership experience or training is required. 

• High school diploma required.

• Applicants with the experience/exposure of working in a cleanroom environment are highly sought after.

• Troubleshooting, assembly and testing skills required.

• Experienced working in a related manufacturing line.

• Pharmaceutical Packaging or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience is desired. 

• Knowledge of packaging equipment set up and adjustments, packaging formats and packaging documentation is preferred. 

• Working knowledge of applicable SOPs, GMPs, LPRs and quality test methods is preferred. 

• Ability to complete GMP documentation neatly, correctly and legibly. Basic math skills are required. 

• Ability to lift 35 lbs. for short periods. 

• Social skills and the ability to work with and empower a diverse group of associates are also required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic knowledge and experience using manufacturing equipment & mechanical proficiency

• Able to communicate well with others, have a collaboration focus, possess leadership skills and be willing to work overtime hours as required. 

• Ability to read work instructions, and procedure manuals/diagrams

• Ability to work well with minimal direction.

• Experience in pharmaceutical production and packaging preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a walk behind forklift (walkie stacker)

• Position requires wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, various styles of dust masks or respirators, safety glasses, safety shoes, and scrubs or modified gowning

• Ability to hand scoop 5 lbs. intermittently throughout the work day

• Ability to manipulate/handle drums weighing up to 60kg and lift containers and/or tooling weighing up to 20kg intermittently throughout the work day

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. 

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