Packaging Supervisor (12 months agency contract)

Mylan Teoranta

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Scheduling of packaging lines and liaising with QA to ensure LPR’S are issued in a timely manner.
• Organize packaging operators on a daily basis to optimize work flow and throughput.
• Help to anticipate possible bottlenecks and implement corrective action.
• Ensure that the Quality of product packaged is to the highest quality.
• Liaise with all other departments to ensure the efficient and effective running of the department.
• Prepare and amend SOP’S. Prepare LPR for new products and update as and when required.
• Ensure weekly, monthly, and yearly targets of packaging are met in strict adherence with GMP requirements and issue reports as required.
• Liaise with QA on change controls, internal audits and CAPA. Raising and closure of all packaging deviations and Incident reports.
• Supervise direct reports, ensure personal training; set clear objectives and conduct performance assessments.
• Ensure that all EHS requirements are fully implemented.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE 

Must possess knowledge of packaging processes within a pharmaceutical/medical device environment (previous experience within packaging would be a distinct advantage). Experience of working in a cGMP environment. Knowledge of automated systems.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess the following skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have proven people management skills.
• Proficient in report writing.
• Be able to consider all the facts and make good sound decisions.

SUPERVISION

Position functions semi-autonomously.  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering/Science related discipline and 5 years supervisory experience within a cGMP packaging environment.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Green belt or above certification in lean six sigma would be a distinct advantage.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.  Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence.  Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts.  Ability to present to a group of departments.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

College Level Mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.  Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

May be required to stand; walk; stoop; bend; kneel; and climb steps.  May require use of hands and use of arms to lift and scoop.  May be required to lift or maneuver boxes or containers using lifting equipment, as well as physically pushing, rolling or lifting.  May be required to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to: respiratory protection, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and protective clothing. Medium lifting requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.