Our client based in the West of Galway are looking for Packaging Supervisor to join their team.

As the Packaging Supervisor, your responsibilities include:

Scheduling 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 workflow and throughput.
Help to anticipate possible bottlenecks and implement corrective action.
Ensure that the Quality of product packaged is of the highest quality.
Liaise with all other departments to ensure the efficient and effective running of the department.
Prepare and amend SOPs.
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 report.
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.

Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering/Science related discipline and 5 years of supervisory experience within a cGMP packaging environment. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
A green belt or above certification in lean six sigma would be a distinct advantage.
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.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have proven people management skills.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role please contact Michelle Mc Inerney.

091 706 717

Packaging Supervisor