Packaging Coordinator

Overview:

Under direct supervision, support the Packaging Director in overseeing the packaging operations; monitor, record and track SOP and safety related requirements; as well as reviewing, editing and generating a variety of production related documents.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing Packaging Batch Records and associated forms.
• In conjunction with the Supervisor, ensure all assigned employees training requirements are complete and representative of their job description.
• May coordinate and/or conduct departmental training; could include new hire orientation.
• Assist in conducting and documenting monthly and quarterly Safety Meetings.
• Help monitor department’s daily production effort to ensure the production schedule is met.
• Develop and maintain confidential departmental personnel and associated files, documents, and/or databases.
• Notify Production Planning on current room status and production related concerns.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all Company equipment, Safety and OSHA rules and regulations.
• As directed by the Supervisor, may offer administrative, may offer administrative and scheduling assistance to Line Leads and Operators.
• May prepare work orders, purchase requisitions or other documents to facilitate a smooth functioning work environment.
• Assist in reviewing, and if required, submitting Document Change Requests (DCRs) and related SOPs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Ensuring the label room is organized and in cGMP compliance.
• Maintaining accurate label inventory.
• Making sure all packaging specifications are correct on packaging work order before issuing out to the floor.
• Run pick list on all packaging work orders.
• Issuing sufficient packaging work orders to the floor in a timely fashion.
• Closing the packaging work order at the end of the package process and entering in the system.
• Maintaining packaging schedule daily, with charts.
• Turning in all finished packaging work on time.

Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent with five to seven (5-7) years of directly related experience; directly related, completed degrees from accredited institutions may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Packaging practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• A working knowledge of cGMP and Safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Ability to make evaluative judgements
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to complex issues
• Ability to assist and train assigned staff.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications to include MS Word & Excel; knowledge of MS Access would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation practices and standards
• General knowledge of the structure, policies and procedures relating to a dietary supplement manufacturing environment.

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