Packaging Team Leader

<p>We are one of the leading complex drug delivery and formulation developers, using our key in-house technologies to support improved patient compliance. We service a broad partner network of over <strong>250 customers</strong> in over <strong>90 countries</strong> throughout Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia, Australia and Southern Africa.<br/></p> <p>Our portfolio consists of over <strong>100 products</strong>, and today we are working on one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines in Long Acting Injectables, Sustained Release formulations and Preservative Free Ophthalmics, produced in our in-house US-FDA and EU-approved facilities.</p> <p>We proudly employ more than <strong>1,300 people</strong> from over <strong>22 different nationalities</strong> across <strong>9 locations</strong>. We welcome the opportunity to expand our collaboration with existing partners as well as to establish new partnerships, while remaining committed to our vision <strong>“to make a difference in people’s </strong>lives<strong>”</strong> through our everyday activities and our products.</p> <p>Due to continuous growth and expansion, <strong>Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals</strong> offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a <strong>Packaging Team Leader </strong>to join our <strong>Production &amp; Packaging </strong>departmentat Pharmathen’s <strong>Pallini </strong>premises.</p> <p>As a<strong> Packaging Team Leader</strong>, the ideal candidate will be responsible for the smooth operations of packaging through the appropriate training, management and development of the respective personnel.</p> <p>More particularly:</p> <p><strong>What you will do: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Apply Good Manufacturing Principles in all areas of responsibility</li> <li>Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner</li> <li>In-room task assignments for all packaging employees of the specific shift to specific duties, based on their capabilities, to ensure jobs are staffed with qualified people</li> <li>Motivate shift teams to achieve production targets </li> <li>Communicate performance measures (KPI’s) </li> <li>Review and execute production plan</li> <li>Manage the packaging line operations, in line with the business goals and objectives, in order to maintain a high efficiency, low cost, good quality and acceptable safety standard operation</li> <li>Maintain a safe environment for the staff</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate should have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>At least 3 years of relevant experience within a manufacturing unit</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job-Specific Skills: </strong></p> <ul> <li>BSc Degree or college degree in Engineering, Chemistry or relevant field </li> <li>Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry will be considered an asset</li> <li>Excellent communication in English language (writing &amp; speaking)</li> <li>Computer literacy </li> <li>Strong people management and leadership skills</li> <li>Troubleshooting skills</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines</li> </ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>What you'll gain:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere</li> <li>Exposure to challenging business issues and practices</li> <li>Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career. </strong></p> <p><strong>Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.</strong></p>