PACKING OFFICER

PRYDAN CONSULTANCY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

PRYDAN CONSULTANCY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Packing Officer to supervise pharmaceutical packing operations at our facility in Chhatral, Gujarat. The role emphasizes ensuring GMP-compliant packaging, accurate labeling, and proper documentation in line with regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will lead packing operators, coordinate with QA/QC and maintenance, and uphold cGMP practices while meeting daily production targets and maintaining quality control records.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Pharmacy degree required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical packing preferred.
• Proficiency in GMP and SOPs essential.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day primary and secondary packing operations.
• Ensure packing activities follow BMR/BPR, SOPs, and packing instructions.
• Perform and verify line clearance before packing operations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

SOP compliance

Documentation

Packing operations

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma / B.Pharm / B.Sc.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – PACKING OFFICER

Department: Production / Packing
Location: Chhatral, Gujarat
Reports To: Packing In-charge / Production Manager
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Working Hours : Time 8 to 4:30

Job Purpose

To supervise and control pharmaceutical packing activities and ensure that products are packed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP, SOPs, BMR/BPR, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day primary and secondary packing operations.
• Ensure packing activities are performed as per approved BMR/BPR, SOPs, and packing instructions.
• Perform and verify line clearance before starting packing operations.
• Check the availability and correctness of packing materials.
• Ensure correct batch number, MFG/EXP dates, coding, labelling, and other statutory details.
• Monitor packing machines and coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns.
• Maintain proper reconciliation of packing materials and packed products.
• Complete packing documentation, logbooks, and batch records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Coordinate with QA/QC, Warehouse, Production, and Maintenance departments.
• Report packing defects, deviations, mix-ups, and other abnormalities.
• Ensure proper segregation and handling of rejected or damaged materials.
• Supervise packing operators and allocate manpower according to production requirements.
• Train operators on GMP, SOPs, safety, and packing procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the packing area.
• Ensure proper machine and line changeover procedures.
• Support investigations related to packing deviations and discrepancies.
• Ensure timely completion of packing activities as per the production plan.

Qualification

Diploma / B.Pharm / B.Sc. or equivalent qualification. Pharmaceutical packing experience will be preferred.

Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/packing operations.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP and SOPs.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Knowledge of primary and secondary packing operations.
• Manpower handling and team coordination.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of daily/monthly packing targets.
• Packing line productivity.
• Reduction in packing-material wastage.
• Accuracy of batch documentation.
• GMP and SOP compliance.
• Reduction in packing defects and mix-ups.
• Timely completion of batch packing and reconciliation.