Assistant General Manager, Packaging

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a senior packaging operations leader to supervise packaging lines (blister, bottle, sachet) with a focus on quality, compliance, and throughput. The role requires ensuring GMP adherence, robust documentation, and optimization of line performance in a regulated pharmaceutical setting.

The incumbent will drive automation, changeovers, and right-first-time execution while maintaining safety, audit readiness, and environmental, health, and safety practices

Qualifications

• B. Pharm degree required; M.Pharm preferred.
• 15+ years in injectable packaging environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise packaging operations across blister, bottle, sachet, cartoning, labeling and serialization lines.
• Ensure GMP compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Documentation integrity

Process optimization

Training & development

Education

B. Pharm

M.Pharm

Tools

Blister packaging lines

Serialization systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role is responsible for leading and supervising pharmaceutical packaging operations to ensure quality, compliance, efficiency, and throughput across packaging lines. The role oversees set-up, calibration, operation, and optimization of packaging equipment, including blister, bottle, sachet, cartoning, labeling, and serialization systems. The incumbent ensures strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices), robust documentation integrity, and defect prevention and control. The role drives automation, digitalization, continuous improvement, and cost optimization, while ensuring sterility assurance (where applicable), audit readiness, and safety compliance. Strong focus is placed on team leadership, equipment reliability, changeovers, and right-first-time execution within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Description

The role is responsible for leading and supervising pharmaceutical packaging operations to ensure quality, compliance, efficiency, and throughput across packaging lines. The role oversees set-up, calibration, operation, and optimization of packaging equipment, including blister, bottle, sachet, cartoning, labeling, and serialization systems. The incumbent ensures strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices), robust documentation integrity, and defect prevention and control. The role drives automation, digitalization, continuous improvement, and cost optimization, while ensuring sterility assurance (where applicable), audit readiness, and safety compliance. Strong focus is placed on team leadership, equipment reliability, changeovers, and right-first-time execution within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Essential Functions

• Lead and supervise packaging operations across blister, bottle, sachet, cartoning, labeling, and serialization lines
• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Quality Control & Compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee Batch Record Review and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
• Manage Changeover & Setup activities to minimize downtime and maximize line efficiency
• Drive Packaging Process Supervision and Packaging Line Operation & Optimization initiatives
• Ensure effective Visual Inspection and Quality Control, including Manual Visual Inspection (MVI – Manual Visual Inspection) techniques
• Govern Deviation Management, Investigation Analysis, and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) implementation
• Oversee Equipment Operation & Maintenance and Packaging Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Ensure Serialization & Track & Trace compliance and Labeling, Barcoding, and Serialization accuracy
• Maintain strong Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS – Environmental, Health & Safety) and hygiene practices
• Ensure Regulatory & Audit Readiness, supporting internal and external audits
• Lead team training, competency development, and performance discipline within packaging operations
• Proper manpower allocation to increase packing output in all the packing lines

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B. Pharm - Required / M.Pharm - Preferred

Experience: 15+ Years in injectable packaging.

Note: Candidates who want to apply for internal job posting must have completed minimum 2 years within their existing job role.