
Manufacturing Line Leader
- Central Islip, NY
- $20.50-26.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Organize and oversee the activities related to the manufacturing of tablets and capsules to include delivery, in-process samples in a defined schedule.
- Review and compile the documents generated during the production of tablets and capsules such as Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR), PQ protocol.
- Perform SAP entry during and finish batches product.
- Make equipment part list required for machine, and support supervisor to order it
- Assign work to operators according to product schedule.
- Make sure to transfer request of product material batches from warehouse to Manufacturing and vice versa.
- Update attendance.
- Ensure and compliance with safety, quality, productivity, and performance expectations and execution of manufacturing operations.
- Review batch record after finishing each step for correctness.
- Provide support to the operators in regarding day-to-day production activities such as trouble shooting and other work tasks.
- Make sure correct ness of product log in and yield of product with BMR Correctness online.
- Schedule cleaning validation with request as required for equipment.
- Work with Integrated Product Development (IPD)/R&D on the execution of bio-batches (abbreviated new drug applications - ANDA) and validation batches.
- Support supervisor as needed to day to day activity to achieve productivity and compliance.
- Coordinate to implementation of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and safety practices in the operations and manufacturing of products.
- Ensure to maintain cleanliness working environment.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Supervisor for Driving operational excellence and flawless execution in order to achieve site quality and manufacturing objectives.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum three years of direct work experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in generic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Must have legible handwriting, and the ability to perform accurate documentation.
- Understanding of granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation machines.
- Capable of conducting troubleshooting, investigations and root cause identification and analysis.
- Able to prioritize, plan and work under tight schedules and deadlines.
- Must possess strong documentation and technical writing skills and be able to apply relevant scientific principles and practices.
- Must communicate clearly and concisely across levels, both orally and in written.
- Strong command over written and verbal English is required.
- Should not have any restriction to work with powder containing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
- This position requires the ability to do heavy lifting / bending frequently.
- Long periods of standing up/walking during the working hours; ability to ascend/descend ladders; and able to lift to 35 pounds.
- Must be able to move pallets/equipment weighing about 200 - 300 kgs using suitable moving equipment like pallet jacks.