PACKAGING SUPERVISOR

MISSION PHARMACAL CO•Boerne, TX

10d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Packaging Supervisor oversees and coordinates Packaging Line Operators who package products and materials for storage or shipment. The role prepares packaging documentation, monitors packaging operations for quality and compliance, coordinates staffing and production schedules, tracks department performance data, investigates product failures, trains employees, and supports employee issue resolution. The supervisor provides direct daily oversight of production line employees and may supervise additional employees when other management team members are absent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or at least five years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated competency and proficiency in relevant responsibilities.
At least two years of previous manufacturing industry experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities and duties.
Ability to read, analyze, and understand general business or company-related articles and professional journals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees; write reports, business correspondence, and policy or procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of known variables where limited standardization exists and interpret written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Knowledge of database, Internet, inventory, and project management software, as well as Excel and Word.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities and meet the lifting requirements, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in the described environmental conditions, including frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and a usually loud noise level.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review packaging requirements and requests to determine product type and quantity, containers, and other packaging needs; prepare Packaging MPRs.
Prepare SOPs and MPRs.
Observe packaging operations and inspect products and containers for conformance to specifications; perform pre-run inspections and line checks, and notify Maintenance as needed.
Review production schedules and estimate labor-hour requirements; adjust work procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency, eliminate problems, and meet schedules.
Interpret company policies and applicable safety regulations for Line Operators, and ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP, and company policy.
Maintain daily time measurements and enter data into Lincs for Packaging department KPI calculation and tracking.
Coordinate interdepartmental activities with other managers and supervisors as needed to meet production schedules.
Conduct product failure investigations and identify corrective actions.
Train Line Operators on SOPs, cGMP, and safety.
Audit MPRs and logbooks.
Assist in resolving employee-related issues.
Directly supervise production line employees and, when required, additional employees in the absence of other supervisors or management team members.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.