Group Manager - Packing

Job Description:

• Responsible for Packing operations schedule adherence as per assigned plan.
• Review the production schedule in consultation with planning and functional head.
• Deployment of manpower optimally and conduct/ensure on job training for newly joined employees.
• Ensure the availability of packing materials for uninterrupted operations of equipment and optimization of energy utilization.
• Attend the product quality review meetings and ensure effective intra-and-inter departmental communication.
• Experience in facing regulatory inspections (USFDA, EU, TGA and ANVISA etc.)
• Participate in the cross functional department meetings as and when required.
• Preparation of department budget proposals.
• Monitoring product standards and implementing quality and compliance programs.
• Engage and inspire the team on performance expectations and coach the team to meet those expectations.
• Focus on Safety and GMP Compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.
• Know the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and be able to guide, advise and coach the team.
• Responsible for the Good Data Management and Data integrity understanding and performance of the team.
• Daily presence in the Packing area to monitor the work activity and practices.
• Lead and support continuous improvement practices/projects.
• Review the content of all Leader Led Conversations with the teams aimed at fostering a culture that supports compliance with procedures, including good data management.
• Plan manpower hiring requirements and participate in recruitment and onboarding.
• Proven strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking to grasp complex technical issues and ability to present to the auditors and leaders.
• Decision making on activities in the area according to GMP procedures and Pfizer global policies.

Education Qualification:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Pharmacy or Science discipline.
• Work Experience: 15+ years of experience in manufacturing parenteral dosage forms (Preferably in Packing domain)

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.