Packaging Associate Jobs in Edison, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Description:

The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for supervising all packaging department activities on a daily basis. This position supervises the production, quality, and warehousing of packed product in a manner that is consistent with company standards, service and cost objectives. The Packaging Supervisor must communicate, motivate, supervise employees, and also work closely with HR/Upper management to counsel and discipline direct reports as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Motivate a diverse workforce of all employees to exceed department goals, which include safety, quality, and productivity. Supervise all packaging lines, ensuring daily targets are met. Coordinate and interface with engineering for equipment preventive maintenance and validation such as IQ, OQ and PQ.
• Manage department audits to ensure all department operations are in compliance with cGMP and related SOPs. Audit employee training data and production batch record.
• Provide training and develop staff to ensure good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are followed. Responsible for Packaging Planned deviation, CAPA, Change control. Write and update Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Investigate customer complaints.
• Perform regular inspections of the department facilities and equipment to assess and ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMPs and safety requirements. Schedule and issues work orders to maintenance department for maintenance and repair of encapsulation and ancillary machines to minimize breakdowns and improve efficiency and productivity. Coordinate and interface with Engineering for equipment changes and upgrades.
• Supervise, develop, mentor, engage and evaluate employees. Conduct annual performance reviews and complete appropriate documentation, training, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Ensure packaging line clearance after cleaning as per SOP
• Responsible for Global Serialization System and assist in troubleshooting when needed.
• Ensure the efficient operation of the entire packaging line, in process and challenge test as per the packaging procedure.
• Provide input during NOI investigation and CAPA.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other functions as required or assigned.
• Adhere to company policies, standards, rules and regulations.
• Complies with all company policies and standards.

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws. 

Education:

• High School or GED 7 years of related work experience - Required
• Associate Degree 5 years of related work experience - Preferred
• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) 3 years of related work experience - Preferred

Experience:

• 7 years or more in HS + 7 years -manufacturing experience including supervisory experience in Pharmaceutical & Manufacturing and Packaging
• 5 years or more in AS + 5 years -manufacturing experience including supervisory experience in Pharmaceutical & Manufacturing and Packaging
• 3 years or more in BS + 3 years -manufacturing experience including supervisory experience in Pharmaceutical & Manufacturing and Packaging

Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of 6 sigma and Lean Principles is preferred; to reduce cycle time and cost while maintaining or increasing Production Quality standard. 
  Required technical knowledge of Global Serialization.

The base salary for this position ranges from $70,000 to $90,000. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company's good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life's many other commitments and opportunities.