Quality Assurance Packaging Line Inspector

Piramal Pharma Limited; Bethlehem; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Critical Care is seeking a Quality Assurance Packaging Line Inspector to provide a quality presence on the packaging line, perform start up inspections, line clearance and authorize start of runs and other packaging activities.

You will maintain packaging batch records, oversee disposition of printed components, and ensure compliance with cGMP and PCC procedures. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in science or technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP, industry standards, and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact across functions and levels.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP and TrackWise; ability to explain problems and make recommendations.
• Ability to handle urgent requests professionally.
• Attention to details and organizational skills when handling batch records.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall product quality on the packaging line, approval of line clearance and documenting all packaging activities.
• Issuance of Master batch records, generation of BOMs for packaging and ensuring materials align with BOMs.
• Maintain, review and control packaging batch records.
• Perform in-process inspections and retain/customer samples.
• Manage labeling and disposition of finished goods leaving packaging area.
• Support overtime as needed.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Creativity

Confidentiality

Coaching skills

Education

Science/Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

SAP

TrackWise

Job description

Division

Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a business unit of Piramal Pharma, is the fourth-largest producer of inhaled anesthetics and a global player in hospital generics.

We are motivated by our vision of commitment to delivering critical care solutions for patients and healthcare providers across the globe while achieving sustainable and profitable growth for all the stakeholders.

PCC maintains a wide presence across the US, Europe, and more than 100 countries across the globe.

Its rich product portfolio includes Inhalation Anesthetics such as Sevoflurane, Isoflurane and Halothane as well as Intrathecal Baclofen therapy, for spasticity management.

PCC has a strong manufacturing and process development experience with wholly-owned, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the United States and India, inspected periodically by the US FDA and the UK MHRA and other regulators.

The strategic locations of our facilities help us supply high-quality products around the world, timely at optimal costs.

For more details, please visit https://www.piramalcriticalcare.com/global/

Job Title

Quality Assurance Packaging Line Inspector

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to provide a quality presence on the packaging line, perform start up inspections, line clearance and authorize start of runs and other packaging activities. To perform quality inspection on the line and assures appropriate disposition and destruction of printed components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall product quality on the packaging line, approval of line clearance and documenting all activities on the packaging line in accordance with PCC procedures


• Issuance of Master batch records, generation of Bill of Materials (BOMs) for packaging and assurance that all material/components used in the packaging run are in accordance with the appropriate BOM


• Maintain, complete, review and control packaging batch records to assure appropriate completion and handling of record


• Performance and accurate documentation of in process inspections and retain/ customer samples


• Maintains appropriate control and labeling of finished goods materials leaving the packaging area (status of Finished Goods as Released, quarantined, etc.)


• Assures appropriate usage, disposition and destruction of unused Packaging components, including cartons, labels and inserts


• Performs special projects and assignments as indicated by Quality Management


• Assist in maintenance and revision of procedures related to Quality Assurance activities on the packaging line


• To communicate any issues affecting the packaging line during line clearance, line setup and during inspections


• To provide oversight and assistance to the packaging team with any quality issues


• To communicate any issues affecting manufacturing and packaging, safety concerns, personnel concerns to the appropriate managers and work with them to resolve any issues


• To be an active Quality Assurance team member and work with the department on resolving all issues related to product quality


• support overtime as needed

Key Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities every person must possess to be successful)

• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems


• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor at all times to interface effectively with all internal and external customers


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Creative and able to present various solutions


• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational disposition


• Maintain confidentiality


• Coaching skills

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 2 years degree in science or technical field


• 3+ years of experience


• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical cGMP, industry standards, and regulations


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact across functions, departments, and seniority levels


• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as other web-based systems including SAP and TrackWise


• Ability to explain problems, solutions and make recommendations


• Ability to handle various urgent requests in a professional manner


• Attention to details and organizational skills when handling all activities related to batch records

Physical Demands:

• Reporting to this position: N/A


• Travel: N/A

General Oversight and Direction

Receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by Manager. Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. Employee handles some situations independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Piramal Critical Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of the Company to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran, or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Employee Job Responsibilities

You are expected to follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines, conducting yourself in ways that protect the interests and safety of all employees and the company.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Piramal Critical Care may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization