Job Description Summary

Job Description

roduction Operations

• Plan and execute daily Visual Inspection and Packing activities as per production schedule.
• Ensure timely completion of batches with optimum manpower utilization.
• Monitor productivity, yield, and line efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to batch manufacturing and packaging records.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, QA, QC, Engineering, and Planning for smooth operations.

Visual Inspection

• Manage manual and automated visual inspection operations.
• Ensure inspectors are qualified and periodically requalified.
• Monitor defect trends and improve defect detection capability.
• Ensure AQL inspections are performed as per procedures.
• Investigate high rejection trends and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Annex 1, USP, and internal inspection procedures.

Packing Operations

• Lead secondary packaging activities including:
  • Cartoning
  • Labeling
  • Serialization (if applicable)
  • Bundling
  • Shipper packing
• Ensure correct line clearance before batch initiation.
• Prevent mix-ups and cross-contamination.
• Verify reconciliation of printed packaging materials.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Review batch records and packing documents.
• Participate in deviation, CAPA, Change Control, OOS, and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure audit readiness at all times.

People Management

• Lead and supervise operators, technicians, and line leaders.
• Conduct shift meetings and daily production reviews.
• Identify training needs and develop team competency.
• Manage manpower planning and shift allocation.
• Drive employee engagement and performance improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Improve OEE, line efficiency, and labor productivity.
• Reduce rejection, downtime, and material wastage.
• Support automation and digitalization initiatives.

Equipment Management

• Ensure proper operation of:
  • Manual/Automatic Visual Inspection Machines
  • Cartoning Machines
  • Labeling Machines
  • Check Weighers
  • Serialization Systems
  • Shrink Wrappers
  • Case Packers
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with Engineering.
• Support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Regulatory & Audit Support

• Support regulatory inspections (USFDA, MHRA, EMA, WHO, ANVISA, etc.).
• Present department documents during audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Safety & EHS

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies.
• Promote safe work practices.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.