Line Leader, Packaging (PM)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. in Canada seeks a Packaging Technical Line Leader to oversee a production line within the Packaging Department.

You will ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety regulations are met while supervising a team of production workers, including full-time and temporary associates. Responsibilities include optimizing line performance, maintaining SOPs, and coordinating with QA, maintenance, and IT.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clear understanding of current cGMP standards.
• Minimum of 3 years of packaging experience in pharma/food/cosmetics.
• Mechanical aptitude: changeover, parts replacement and basic maintenance.
• Experience with tools/equipment including filling, cartonIng, pumps and motorized material handling.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations and percentages.
• Excellent English communication, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint preferred.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills; adapt to fast-paced production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the packaging line to meet daily and weekly goals.
• Complete training and maintain records; monitor SOP compliance.
• Maintain equipment logs and batch records in SAP/MES.
• Conduct in-process checks and participate in line clearance and audits.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and CAPA activities are performed.
• Supervise and train production staff; delegate tasks to team members.
• Manage inventory/ material usage and report issues to maintenance and IT.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Driven by abold pursuit of scienceand fueled byan unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission toReach People and Touch Lives, we deliverInnovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare productsthat improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatmentsthat promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives.

Job Summary

The Packaging Technical Line Leader is responsible for overseeing the efficient, safe and compliant operation of a production line within the Packaging Department Operations. This role ensures that production targets, quality standards, and safety regulations are met while supervising and coordinating a team of production workers. Fulltime and temporary associates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Production Oversight

• Lead and manage the production line to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
• Monitor the production process to ensure efficiency and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adjust line operations as per line standards (including line output, wash up and change over standards) to maximize productivity and minimize downtime on the assigned production line.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Packaging Work Order, and forward to the documentation review clerk.
• Ensure equipment log books (stationary/non-stationary and MES electronic logs) are accurately completed.
• Reconcile components used for the packaging operation; in SAP and MES batch records).
• Review and ensure accurate data is recorded and entered into Shop Floor Data collection system (SFDC Application).
• Report quality deviations to QA shop floor and Packaging Management in a timely manner.
• Organize, oversee and actively participate in housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc. as required in the established SOP’s.
• Perform in-process checks as outlined in applicable SOPs.
• Retrieve finished goods (FG) samples as per PWO i.e. Routine, Stability, Validation etc.
• Participate in Line Clearance activities as per established SOPs.
• Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits, as required.
• Participate in and/or lead Non-Conformance Investigations, as required.
• Complete Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s), as required.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure team members are knowledgeable and aware of the equipment and environment they are expected to work in. Provide hands on safety training as required.
• Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure that all employees follow SOPs, hygiene requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Identify and report any potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Actively participate in investigations related to environment, health and safety.
• First aid certification is a must.

Productivity

• Minimize downtime and maximize up-time by comparing standard line efficiencies to current real time productivity, make necessary adjustments to maximize output. (Checkweigh Display Data & Shop Floor Data Control).
• Ensure efficient labour utilization of all team members.
• Ensure that line wash up, change over and set-up time do not exceed standard time.
• Report issues with equipment, MES, Line Master etc. to Packaging Supervisor/Manager, IT, MES team and Maintenance in a timely manner

Team Supervision & Training

• Supervise and motivate production team members, ensuring they perform their tasks effectively. Monitor employee performance and provide feedback or corrective actions as needed, in collaboration with Packaging Management.
• Provide training on equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality standards. Perform documentation review.
• Delegate on-line tasks to fulltime and temporary associates.

Inventory & Material Management

• Monitor and control waste for packaging components and bulk, optimizing material usage.
• Maintain accurate records of production output and material usage.
• Ensure accurate transactions are performed in Inventory Management System (SAP) and MES in a timely manner.

Equipment Operation, Set-up & Troubleshooting

• Ensure that production equipment is operating efficiently and report any issues to the maintenance team.
• Perform secondary equipment set-up, including by not limited to Cartoner, Pester bender, Case Packer, Checkweigher etc.
• Assist with minor troubleshooting and adjustments to keep the line running smoothly.
• Will be required to operate Cartoners, Pester Banding equipment, Case Packing equipment and product labelling equipment.
• Changeover and set-up (and change parts as required) of secondary packaging equipment – cartoner, labeler, pester/bundler and case packer, Carton Tracker based on established change parts and parameter values.
• Assist mechanics in doing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Replace O-rings for directional valve, dosing pump, nozzle assembly etc.
• Perform more detailed trouble shooting as it pertains to container closure, folding station, and tube holders etc.
• Work with safety in mind with respect to all assigned tasks.
• Will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A clear understanding of current cGMP standards is required.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 years of packaging experience in a pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic production environment.
• Candidates are required to have mechanical aptitude (changeover, parts replacement and basic maintenance).
• Experience with general tools and equipment including filling, cartooning, pumps and motorized material handling equipment is required.
• Candidates are required to be able to add subtract, divide multiple, calculate average and percentages.
• Excellent command of the English language combined with strong written, comprehension and oral communication skills is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills, i.e. excel, word, power point is preferred.
• Excellent organization skills are required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to production demands.

Working conditions

• The line leader will be assigned to a line (s) with a desk and computer on the shop floor.
• Overtime may be required to complete a task after the shift has ended.

Physical requirements

• Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs.
• Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
• Time will be spent washing and sanitizing equipment resulting in exposure to water, cleaning agents and a high humidity environment.
• Ability to able to stand for long periods of time. Also, bend, squat and walk throughout the day.

Direct reports

Indirect management of assigned team members, fulltime employees and temporary associates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $56,500 to $71,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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