Packaging Line Owner

FAREVA•Richmond, VA

6d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

FAREVA - Richmond is seeking an experienced Packaging Line Owner for its Richmond, Virginia facility, a climate-controlled contract manufacturing site for pharmaceutical and personal care products. The role owns the effectiveness of assigned packaging lines across all three shifts, with responsibility for output, compliance, safety, and 5S. The Line Owner monitors performance, identifies improvement opportunities, develops solutions with the team, and oversees implementation across shifts in alignment with site goals for customer service, compliance, and safety. The position also performs standard PT duties on the assigned shift when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience.
Ability to perform all packaging-related activities on assigned lines.
Ability to read, demonstrate math ability, comprehend instructions, and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to interpret KPI information and explain it to team members.
Ability to analyze and articulate situations to facilitate problem-solving.
Mechanical and technical aptitude, proven skills, and demonstrated leadership ability.
Ability to solve mechanical and production-related issues and implement straightforward improvements with minimal assistance.
Must be a qualified EOJT.
Ability to author safe practices and support and participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
Basic computer navigation skills.
Exceptionally close attention to detail to prevent errors, product or component loss, accidents, and noncompliance with cGMPs and procedures.
Considerable attention to work-center operation to prevent equipment loss or damage.
Ability to stand for extended periods; lift up to 35 pounds; bend and twist; use hand dexterity, depth perception, and color vision; and travel up and down the assigned work area.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Technical training and/or experience in a mechanical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor assigned areas for output, compliance, safety, and 5S, and help develop methods for monitoring KPIs.
Assist with troubleshooting deficiencies, lead solution development, and obtain resources from outside the department as needed.
Coach employees on production process proficiency and act as the safety champion for the assigned area.
Ensure housekeeping requirements, cGMP compliance, and established 5S principles are maintained.
Assist with packaging incident investigations and collaborate with QA, Technology, and others to develop CAPA.
Ensure all shifts maintain logbook entries and complete batch records properly; follow up on training as required.
Communicate schedules, plans for hold times and overtime, management directives, compliance and safety points, non-routine orders, and line trials to teams across shifts.
Participate in audits for compliance, safety, and 5S, and work as a PT on the assigned shift when needed.
Document, analyze, and report OEE downtime data with department OEE resources.
Ensure each shift completes required KPI documentation and that KPIs are posted in a timely manner.
Work with Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, and team members to implement OEE and process improvements.
Educate employees on interpreting KPIs and relating them to individual proficiencies.
Demonstrate and champion safe work practices, enforce safety rules, recognize safe behavior, and act promptly on safety breaches.
Ensure accidents, incidents, near misses, and potential hazards are reported to supervision immediately; ensure team members work safely.
Conduct accident investigations, participate in critical task analysis, and assist with implementing preventative measures.
Partner with EHS on audits, training, and communications, and partner with the training department to facilitate sessions and ensure personnel participation.
Assist in training new employees and maintain training on equipment, PPGs, safety, batch records, and documentation requirements.