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Job Details

This role is in support of American Health Packaging, a Cencora business offering pharma packaging services in the US.

Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, this role allows a high performer to gain experience and knowledge in operations management functions. Through various duties and responsibilities, the incumbent will become proficient in People Leadership, Safety, Quality, and Operational goals. Various leadership functions will provide engagement and resources through mentoring and training initiatives. This position is compliance critical, and responsibilities include ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate, and government regulatory requirements. It is the associate’s responsibility to observe all safety rules. Any condition thought to be hazardous or unsafe should be reported to a senior member of management immediately.

• Develops and analyzes metrics and data that drive continuous improvement. 

• Develops, improves, and maintains task, department, and general SOPs in accordance to cGMPs. 

• Responsible for mentoring and training initiatives to improve workforce skill set. 

• Leads 5S + Safety initiatives facility wide. 

• Assists in the hiring and supports new operator onboarding process.  

• May trouble shoot and repair packaging equipment. 

• May assist with set ups, packaging duties and quality checks before, during and after packaging runs. 

• Responsible for various record keeping activities including but not limited to batch records and shift reports.  

• Competent in editing batch records and compiling constructive narrative information pertaining to batch production.  

• People leadership skills and tools will be enhanced and developed through self-paced learning, such as assigned readings, seminars, formal training, and classes, as well as through an assigned mentor/coach. 

• Completes accident/incident reports and conducts investigation. Participates in follow-up meetings and CAPA. 

• Supports internal and external quality investigations.  

• Will be responsible for daily operations within the department including, but not limited to, time management, payroll, PTO, and performance management.

• Initiates SOP/WI revisions as needed to assure compliance and continuous improvement. 

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in a pharmaceutical production or manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to lead and manage teams. 

• Ability to read and understand the English language for the purpose of following instructions and instruction others. 

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. 

• Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions. 

• Ability to work independently and lead others. 

• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

• Attention to detail and intermediate skills with MS Office. 

• Basic understanding of KPIs for manufacturing operations. 

• Required to work various shifts, hours and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 

• Ability to operate in a production-driven environment and perform at a high level.  

• Physical activity requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 

• Associate is required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).