Sr Associate Packing & Visual Inspection

Par Health; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health in India is seeking a Supervisor to oversee Visual Inspection and secondary packing of sterile injectable products, ensuring production targets are met while complying with cGMP and data integrity standards. You will coordinate with QA, QC, planning, engineering, and maintenance, enforce line clearance, and drive training, qualification, and continuous improvement across packaging operations.

The role requires a pharmacy or life sciences background (B.Pharm / M.Pharm or BSc/MSc) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in pharmacy or life sciences as listed above.
• Professional background in sterile manufacturing and packaging is desirable.
• Experience with quality systems and regulatory compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Visual Inspection and secondary packing per the production schedule.
• Ensure on-time batch completion with optimal manpower and resources.
• Monitor productivity, yields, and packing efficiency across lines.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Enforce line clearance before batch start and changeovers.

Education

B.Pharm / M.Pharm

B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Life Sciences)

B.E./B.Tech (relevant discipline) may also be considered

Job description

Job Description Summary

To supervise and coordinate Visual Inspection (manual and automated) and secondary packing operations for sterile injectable products, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining compliance with cGMP, data integrity, product quality, and global regulatory requirements (USFDA, EU GMP, MHRA, WHO, PIC/S).

Job Description Summary

To supervise and coordinate Visual Inspection (manual and automated) and secondary packing operations for sterile injectable products, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining compliance with cGMP, data integrity, product quality, and global regulatory requirements (USFDA, EU GMP, MHRA, WHO, PIC/S).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

• Supervise daily Visual Inspection and Packing activities as per the production schedule.
• Ensure timely completion of batches with optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor line productivity, batch yields, and packing efficiency.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, QA, QC, Warehouse, Engineering, and Maintenance for smooth execution of operations.
• Ensure proper line clearance before batch commencement and product changeover.

Visual Inspection

• Supervise manual and automated visual inspection of sterile injectable products (vials, ampoules, prefilled syringes, cartridges).
• Ensure inspectors are trained, qualified, and periodically requalified.
• Verify adherence to approved defect kits and inspection standards.
• Monitor rejection trends and investigate abnormal rejection rates.
• Ensure AQL sampling and finished product inspections are performed as per approved procedures.
• Support investigations related to cosmetic and particulate defects.

Packing Operations

• Supervise secondary packaging activities, including:
  • Labeling
  • Cartoning
  • Leaflet insertion
  • Serialization and aggregation (where applicable)
  • Bundling and shipper packing
• Ensure reconciliation of printed packaging materials.
• Prevent product mix-ups and labeling errors.
• Monitor packing line efficiency and minimize downtime.

Equipment Management

• Supervise operation of:
  • Automatic Visual Inspection Machines
  • Manual Visual Inspection Stations
  • Labeling Machines
  • Cartoning Machines
  • Check Weighers
  • Serialization Systems
  • Shrink Wrappers
  • Case Packers
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment breakdown activities.
• Support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), FAT/SAT, and validation activities.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review Batch Packaging Records (BPR), inspection records, and equipment logbooks.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, ALCOA+, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Verify accurate documentation of production and in-process activities.
• Ensure timely completion and review of all production records.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, packaging specifications, and visual inspection procedures.
• Participate in deviation investigations, CAPA, Change Control, Risk Assessments (FMEA), and root cause analysis.
• Support regulatory inspections (USFDA, EU GMP, MHRA, WHO, PIC/S, etc.) and customer audits.
• Ensure audit readiness and timely closure of audit observations.

Team Management

• Supervise operators, inspectors, and technicians across shifts.
• Plan manpower allocation based on production requirements.
• Conduct shift handovers and daily production meetings.
• Identify training needs and ensure periodic qualification of personnel.
• Monitor team performance and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to improve:
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Packing line efficiency
  • Right First Time (RFT)
  • Batch cycle time
  • Productivity
  • Reduction in inspection and packing rejections
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Safety & EHS

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and safe work practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards within the department.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm
• B.Sc. / M.Sc. (Life Sciences)
• B.E./B.Tech (relevant discipline) may also be considered.