Topicals Line Lead - 2nd Shift
Amneal
Summary
The Line Leader will provide guidance to the assigned Line Workers in order to effectively fill finished good products according to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and production specifications.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Leads and provide guidance for the activities of assigned Line Workers to effectively fill finished good products according to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and production specifications.
- Follow all SOPs, GMPs, and company standards and policies.
- Trains, motivates, counsels & Instructs Line Workers in the areas of quality control, general packaging procedures, and safety issues.
- Inspects Line areas to ensure safety and cleanliness standards are in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Responsible for safety issues affecting employees, including taking action to minimize risk of injury as needed & reporting them accordingly.
- Ensures compliant conditions for line start-up to include proper components, approved product, documentation.
- Ensure all Equipment is cleaned, approved and within calibration prior to a run.
- Audits each line at startup to ensure all production requirements are in compliance.
- Interacts with other departments to identify and resolve issues impacting product quality and/or production efficiencies.
- Reacts quickly to multiple situations involving production
- Ensures proper utilization of equipment, manpower, and materials to eliminate downtime, injuries, and/or waste.
- Assists in developing more efficient means to identify equipment limitations, staffing, and materials to better utilize available resources and maximize productivity.
- Assesses the quality of component parts and products by inspecting appearance, and correctness by using all available information pertaining to the production run.
- Maintain good relationship/communication with QA & other departments.
- Report any deviations or work related issues to Group leaders/Supervisor/Manager.
Qualifications
Education: High School or GED - Required
Requirements: 2 years or more in pharmaceutical packaging or related industry - required; 1 year or more of Line Lead or certified training experience - required; Work Overtime as required and may include weekends as needed - required
Specialized Knowledge
- Previous pharmaceutical operations experience
- GMP & SOP familiarity
- Previous experience operating pharmaceutical processing equipment, particularly packaging equipment
- Lean Six Sigma training/experience a major plus
- Excellent written skills
- Must have good verbal communication skills in English
- Must possess analytical problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
- Lean Six Sigma experience a major plus
- Must have the ability to interact with individuals from all levels throughout the organization
- Must be a motivated self starter, requiring little to no supervision to accomplish their daily tasks
- Must have the ability to generate reports/response to investigations
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Must be an excellent 'team' player – assisting co-workers when necessary, and providing training and guidance as needed, particularly to new operators.
Requirements
- High School or GED - Required
- 2 years or more in pharmaceutical packaging or related industry - required
- 1 year or more of Line Lead or certified training experience - required
- Work Overtime as required and may include weekends as needed - required
- Previous pharmaceutical operations experience
- GMP & SOP familiarity
- Previous experience operating pharmaceutical processing equipment, particularly packaging equipment
- Excellent written skills
- Must have good verbal communication skills in English
- Must possess analytical problem solving and trouble shooting skills
- Must have the ability to interact with individuals from all levels throughout the organization
- Must be a motivated self starter, requiring little to no supervision to accomplish their daily tasks
- Must have the ability to generate reports/response to investigations
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- Must be an excellent 'team' player – assisting co-workers when necessary, and providing training and guidance as needed, particularly to new operators
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Short-term Incentive
- Long-term Incentive
- Restricted Stock Units
Company overview
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) is a leading American publicly traded pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Founded in 2002 by brothers Chirag and Chintu Patel, the company has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United States. Amneal operates as an integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and distributing generic, brand, and biosimilar products. With approximately 8,100 employees globally, the company maintains operations across North America, Asia, and Europe. Amneal's business is organized into three main segments: a robust U.S. generics business with over 250 product families, a growing specialty pharmaceuticals division focused on central nervous system disorders and endocrine conditions, and an expanding biosimilars portfolio. The company has established itself as a leader in complex dosage forms and difficult-to-manufacture products, with manufacturing capabilities spanning oral solids, injectables, ophthalmics, liquids, topicals, transdermals, and respiratory devices. Amneal's mission 'We make healthy possible' reflects its commitment to providing affordable access to essential medicines while maintaining high-quality standards across its global operations.