JOB DESCRIPTION – PACKING OFFICER

Department: Production / Packing
Location: Chhatral, Gujarat
Reports To: Packing In-charge / Production Manager
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Working Hours : Time 8 to 4:30

Job Purpose

To supervise and control pharmaceutical packing activities and ensure that products are packed safely, accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with GMP, SOPs, BMR/BPR, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise day-to-day primary and secondary packing operations.
* Ensure packing activities are performed as per approved BMR/BPR, SOPs, and packing instructions.
* Perform and verify line clearance before starting packing operations.
* Check the availability and correctness of packing materials.
* Ensure correct batch number, MFG/EXP dates, coding, labelling, and other statutory details.
* Monitor packing machines and coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns.
* Maintain proper reconciliation of packing materials and packed products.
* Complete packing documentation, logbooks, and batch records accurately.
* Ensure compliance with cGMP and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
* Coordinate with QA/QC, Warehouse, Production, and Maintenance departments.
* Report packing defects, deviations, mix-ups, and other abnormalities.
* Ensure proper segregation and handling of rejected or damaged materials.
* Supervise packing operators and allocate manpower according to production requirements.
* Train operators on GMP, SOPs, safety, and packing procedures.
* Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the packing area.
* Ensure proper machine and line changeover procedures.
* Support investigations related to packing deviations and discrepancies.
* Ensure timely completion of packing activities as per the production plan.

Qualification

Diploma / https://jobeax.com/link/SmU3RMsPtv68FpzI / B.Sc. or equivalent qualification. Pharmaceutical packing experience will be preferred.

Experience

2–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/packing operations.

Required Skills

* Knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP and SOPs.
* Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
* Knowledge of primary and secondary packing operations.
* Manpower handling and team coordination.
* Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Good communication and reporting skills.

Key Performance Indicators

* Achievement of daily/monthly packing targets.
* Packing line productivity.
* Reduction in packing-material wastage.
* Accuracy of batch documentation.
* GMP and SOP compliance.
* Reduction in packing defects and mix-ups.
* Timely completion of batch packing and reconciliation.

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