PACKAGING SUPERVISOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Supervises and coordinates activities of the Packaging Line Operators engaged in packaging products and materials for storage or shipment by performing the following activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews packaging requirements/requests to determine the type and quantity of product, containers to be used and other packaging requirements as required to prepare Packaging MPR’s.
• Prepares SOP’s and MPR’s. Observes packaging operations and inspects products and containers to verify conformance to specifications. Perform pre-run inspection, line checks and notifies maintenance as required.
• Reviews production schedule and estimates labor hour requirements. Adjust work procedures and makes recommendations as required to gain efficiency, eliminate problems, and meet production schedule.
• Interprets company policies and applicable safety regulations to Line Operators. Ensure Packaging Line Operators are in compliance with SOP, cGMP and company policy.
• Maintains daily time measurements and enters data into Lincs for Packaging department KPI calculation and tracking. Confers with other managers/supervisors to coordinate interdepartmental activities as required to meet the production schedule.
• Conducts product failure investigations and identifies corrective actions. Performs required Line Operator training for SOP, cGMP and safety. Audits MPR’s and Logbooks. Assists in the resolution of employee related issues.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.