Manager - Packing & Visual Inspection for sterile injectable

Paladin Labs Inc.; Indore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Labs Inc. is seeking a hands-on leader to manage Visual Inspection and Packing operations for sterile injectable products, ensuring cGMP compliance, safety, and production schedules.

The role drives quality, productivity, and operational excellence in manual and automated inspection and secondary packaging. You will plan daily activities, coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering, develop the team, implement Lean Six Sigma, and sustain audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in visual inspection and packaging for sterile products.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, GDP and data integrity practices.
• Ability to lead and develop a manufacturing team in a regulated environment.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead manual and automated visual inspection operations; ensure inspectors are qualified.
• Oversee secondary packaging activities and line clearance before batch initiation.
• Review batch records, deviation and CAPA processes; ensure audit readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, and Planning for smooth operations.
• Drive productivity, yield improvements and OEE through Lean initiatives.
• Manage equipment upkeep: VI machines, cartoners, labelers, check weighers, serialization.
• Support regulatory inspections and timely closure of observations.
• Promote safety, EHS adherence, and incident investigation and corrective actions.

Skills

Visual Inspection

GMP Compliance

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Packaging Operations

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Tools

Cartoning Machines

Labeling Machines

Check Weighers

Serialization Systems

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

Job Description Summary

To lead and manage Visual Inspection and Packing operations for sterile injectable products while ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and production schedules. The role is responsible for achieving quality, productivity, and operational excellence in manual/automatic visual inspection and secondary packaging activities.

Job Description roduction Operations

Plan and execute daily Visual Inspection and Packing activities as per production schedule. Ensure timely completion of batches with optimum manpower utilization. Monitor productivity, yield, and line efficiency. Ensure adherence to batch manufacturing and packaging records. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, QA, QC, Engineering, and Planning for smooth operations.

Visual Inspection

Manage manual and automated visual inspection operations. Ensure inspectors are qualified and periodically requalified. Monitor defect trends and improve defect detection capability. Ensure AQL inspections are performed as per procedures. Investigate high rejection trends and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with Annex 1, USP, and internal inspection procedures.

Packing Operations

Lead secondary packaging activities including: Cartoning Labeling Serialization (if applicable) Bundling Shipper packing. Ensure correct line clearance before batch initiation. Prevent mix-ups and cross-contamination. Verify reconciliation of printed packaging materials.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and Data Integrity requirements. Review batch records and packing documents. Participate in deviation, CAPA, Change Control, OOS, and Risk Assessments. Ensure audit readiness at all times.

People Management

Lead and supervise operators, technicians, and line leaders. Conduct shift meetings and daily production reviews. Identify training needs and develop team competency. Manage manpower planning and shift allocation. Drive employee engagement and performance improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives. Improve OEE, line efficiency, and labor productivity. Reduce rejection, downtime, and material wastage. Support automation and digitalization initiatives.

Equipment Management

Ensure proper operation of: Manual/Automatic Visual Inspection Machines Cartoning Machines Labeling Machines Check Weighers Serialization Systems Shrink Wrappers Case Packers. Coordinate preventive maintenance with Engineering. Support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Regulatory & Audit Support

Support regulatory inspections (USFDA, MHRA, EMA, WHO, ANVISA, etc.). Present department documents during audits. Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Safety & EHS

Ensure compliance with EHS policies. Promote safe work practices. Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.

Come join us! At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With a global workforce, we lead with pride and purpose-prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.