Sr Associate Packing & Visual Inspection

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

Job summary

Par Health in India seeks a supervisor to oversee Visual Inspection (manual and automated) and secondary packing of sterile injectables, ensuring targets, cGMP, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with Production Planning, QA/QC, and maintenance; supervise line clearances, training, and equipment qualification; drive continuous improvement and support audits.

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy or life sciences relevant to pharma operations.
• Experience supervising Visual Inspection and secondary packing.
• Knowledge of cGMP, data integrity, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with audits and deviation investigations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Visual Inspection and Packing activities as per the production schedule.
• Monitor line productivity, batch yields, and packing efficiency.
• Coordinate with Production Planning, QA, QC, Warehouse, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Ensure line clearance before batch commencement and changeovers.
• Support investigations related to cosmetic and particulate defects.
• Supervise equipment like IVIS machines, labeling, cartoning, check weighers, serialization.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, GDP, ALCOA+ and Data Integrity.
• Lead training and qualification of personnel; drive continuous improvement and OEE, RFT.
• Prepare and review production records and quality documentation.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Data integrity

Team management

Regulatory audits

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).

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.

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.