Line Leader, Packaging

SUN PHARMA


Date: 1 day ago
City: Brampton, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary

  • The Line Leader is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of a production line within the Packaging Department Operations. This role ensures that production targets, quality standards, and safety regulations are met while supervising and coordinating a team of production workers. Fulltime and temporary associates.

Duties And Responsibilities

Production Oversight:

  • Lead and manage the production line to meet daily and weekly production goals.
  • Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records.
  • Monitor the production process to ensure efficiency and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Adjust line operations as needed to maximize productivity and minimize downtime on the assigned production line.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Complete G.M.P. documents, such as the Packaging Work Order, and forward to the documentation review clerk.
  • Ensure equipment log books (stationary/non-stationary and MES electronic logs) are accurately completed.
  • Reconcile components used for the packaging operation; in SAP and MES batch records).
  • Review and ensure accurate data is recorded and entered into Shop Floor Data collection system (SFDC Application).
  • Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing floors, walls etc. as required in the established SOP’s.
  • Perform in-process checks as outlined in applicable SOPs.
  • Retrieve finished goods (FG) samples as per PWO i.e. Routine, Stability, Validation etc.
  • Participate in Line Clearance activities as per established SOPs.
  • Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits, as required.
  • Participate in and/or lead Non-Conformance Investigations, as required.
  • Complete Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s), as required.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure team members are knowledgeable and aware of the equipment and environment they are expected to work in. Provide hands on safety training as required.
  • Enforce health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Ensure that all employees under your supervisor, follows SOPs, hygiene requirements, and safety guidelines.
  • Identify and report any potential hazards or safety concerns.

Productivity

  • Minimize downtime and maximize up-time by comparing standard line efficiencies to current real time productivity. (Checkweigh Display Data & Shop Floor Data Control).
  • Ensure efficient labour utilization of all team members.

Team Supervision & Training

  • Supervise and motivate production team members, ensuring they perform their tasks effectively. Monitor employee performance and provide feedback or corrective actions as needed, in collaboration with Packaging Management.
  • Provide training on equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality standards. Perform documentation review.
  • Delegate on-line tasks to fulltime and temporary associates.

Inventory & Material Management

  • Monitor and control waste for packaging components and bulk, optimizing material usage.
  • Maintain accurate records of production output and material usage.
  • Ensure accurate transactions are performed in Inventory Management System (SAP).

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Ensure that production equipment is operating efficiently and report any issues to the maintenance team.
  • Assist with minor troubleshooting and adjustments to keep the line running smoothly.
  • Will be required to operate Cartoners, Pester Banding equipment, Case Packing equipment and product labelling equipment.
  • Will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibility (Only Applicable To Customer Facing Roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

  • Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
  • Exposure to current cG.M.P. requirements.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role in a pharmaceutical, Food or Cosmetic packaging environment or related industry.
  • Excellent math skills.
  • Proficiency with computer skills, i.e. excel, word, power point etc.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to production demands.

Working conditions

  • The line leader will be assigned to a line (s) with a desk and computer on the shop floor.
  • Overtime may be required to complete a task after the shift has ended.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to safely lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Operate lifting devices such as drum lifters, pallet trucks and pallet wrappers.
  • Time will be spent washing and sanitizing equipment resulting in exposure to water, cleaning agents and a high humidity environment.
  • Ability to able to stand for long periods of time. Also, bend, squat and walk throughout the day.

Direct reports

Management of assigned team members, fulltime employees and temporary associates.

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