Line Leader (1st Shift)

Sharp Services, LLC; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Services, LLC in the United States seeks a Line Leader I to direct packaging teams in our pharmaceutical manufacturing area under supervision. The role focuses on leading associates to run validated processes, meet production schedules, and uphold quality and GMP standards.

You will monitor line performance, coordinate with maintenance and material handling, ensure batch records accuracy, and train peers as needed, while promoting safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of packaging experience in pharmaceutical industry or similar.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate supervisor’s orders to line staff.
• Start machines efficiently and monitor operation.
• Coordinate downtime and maintenance when needed.
• Check batch records, components, and expiration dates.
• Maintain GMP-compliant, clean and safe line areas.
• Record downtime and production metrics.
• Assist with changes and training of peers as needed.

Skills

Good documentation and communication

Good organizational and planning

Education

Associates degree

Pharmaceutical packaging experience

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of a Supervisor, Operations, directs employees’ activities within an assigned manufacturing room or areas to package pharmaceuticals. Leads the assigned packaging associates to run validated processes to achieve established production schedules. Takes complete responsibility for the product quality, resource utilization, operational efficiency, and employee safety within the assigned packaging room. Assist supervisor to ensure that all processes are utilized, and products packaged conform to customer and Company standards and specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a list of minimum responsibilities related to the Line Leader I position. Other duties may also be assigned.

Communicates supervisor’s job orders to employees.

Get machines started efficiently.

Call a mechanic when the machine is down.

Recheck components brought onto the line by the material handler against the batch record.

Call a material handler to restock the line.

Check the quality, lot number and expiration date while the job is running.

Ensure 200 % inspection forms are completed, as required.

Ensure all batch record entries, including daily room checks are performed.

Assist with lot changes by counting components for accurate accountability.

Calculates and records counts as required.

Maintain line/area in an orderly and safe manner while maintaining GMPs.

Notify supervisor with personnel issues.

Reports downtime on appropriate form.

Observe packaging operations for optimum performance.

Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Assist supervision with reporting the production performance metrics.

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.

Responsible for training the designated peers as a replacement. This is completed at management’s request.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for notifying production supervisors of performance, policy and personnel issues, but not accountable for enforcement of policy.

PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Preferred 2-year associates degree with 2 to 3 years pharmaceutical packaging experience or equivalent training in a similar position and/or experience. Experience in inspection of pharmaceutical or related industry is desired.

• Good documentation and communication skills
• Good organizational and planning skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.