Packaging Manager

About Cipla

Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India's pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Driven by the purpose 'Caring for Life', Cipla's focus has always been on making affordable, world-class medicines with a reputation for uncompromising quality standards across the world.

In the last 85 + years, Cipla has emerged as one of the most respected pharmaceutical names in India as well as across more than 100 countries. Cipla is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company with a continued focus on the expanse of our strong legacy. Over the last five years, Cipla has significantly expanded its portfolio and presence in the U.S. with both a generic and brand division.

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

InvaGen Pharmaceuticals is a Cipla subsidiary engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of generic prescription medicines with focus on a range of therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, anti-infective, CNS, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-depressants. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Central Islip and Hauppauge, New York. In October 2020, InvaGen established its project site in Fall River, Massachusetts to support the launch of Cipla's respiratory business in the United States.

Job Title

Packaging Manager

Organization Name

Invagen Pharmaceuticals

Location

550 South Research Place, Central Islip, NY

Employment Type

(Hourly/ Full Time)

Salaried, Full-time

Salary Range

(Base/ Hourly)

80-100K

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with a match

• Health insurance - medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA)

• Paid time off (PTO) - vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays

• Short-term disability (STD)

• Long-term disability (LTD)

• Parental leave

• Paid and unpaid family leave

• Employee discounts

And more

Work Hours/ Shift/ Remote

1st shift

7 am - 3:30 pm

OT as required

Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

Enforce compliance of current Good Manufacturing Procedures standards including proper identification, segregation and staging of materials.

Interpret and enforce safety, quality, health and personnel regulations.

Coach, direct, develop and train team members and supervisors.

Effectively manage employee relations within assigned area.

Facilitate team improvements and participate in team projects.

Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members to maximize potential.

Coordinate staff schedules and capacity planning requirements for assigned area.

Participate in recruiting personnel for packaging department.

Ensure quality of packing products.

Review lot history documentation for accuracy and product release.

Create, maintain, and report performance measures and proactively drive process improvement.

Conduct internal investigations relating to quality, safety, and personnel.

Conduct training and daily meetings for all packaging departments regarding safety, packaging needs, GMP company policies etc.

Facilitate communication/collaborate with supervisors and peers in various functional areas such: Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, HR, QC, QA, etc.

Advise management of possible problems within the department and corrective actions to be taken.

Enter and review data Master Control and Material Requirements Planning Systems (MRP) as needed.

Schedule personnel for the shift.

Identify packaging areas for improvement (efficiency/lean operation), quality, and safety and implement accordingly.

Conduct internal investigation related to product/packaging failure deviations.

Lead safety related programs. Write safety incident reports, near misses and take corrective actions.

Ensure at least 50% at time is spent on packaging floor.

Proficient in performing transactions in SAP Production Suite.

Adhere to CIPLA Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

BA/BS degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Minimum 5 years Packaging Experience

Minimum 3 years Supervisory experience in packaging operations

Must be proficient with SOPs and cGMPS

Preference given to candidates with Pharmaceutical Packaging.

Skills/ Competencies

Ability to organize priorities and separate what is urgent

Ability to analyze problems and propose recommendations

Ability to effectively and clearly communicate, both written and verbally in English

Highly organized and able to document accurately

Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and team members to achieve desired results

Ability to resolve issues pertaining to packaging

Ability to communicate the needs and agenda of packaging department to other groups

Intermediate to Advanced level usage with Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Analytical Mathematical Skills

Wide Core Competencies:

• Works Independently: Works independently with minimal supervision once assignments or responsibilities outlined and delegated. Displays a strong sense of ownership for work

• Flexible and Adaptable: Copes with ambiguity, change and uncertainty effectively. Not hesitant to resolve lack of clarity, structure or definition of outcomes then moves ahead.

• Action and Results Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, sense of urgency and bias for action. Self-motivated, naturally proactive with high energy level when addressing work tasks

• Communication: Communicates effectively orally and verbally with supervisors and peers. Maintains and internal and external customer focus.

• Organized and Timely: Uses organization and good time management skills.
  
  Ensures tasks are completed within set deadlines. Works effectively in a multitask environment and consistently tracks the progress of ongoing initiatives.

• Prioritizes and Implements: Identifies issues and opportunities, prioritize and successfully implements them. Uses cognitive skills and processes to arrive at sound decisions and solutions

• Logical Thinking and Analysis: Assimilates diverse information and proactively presents solutions through detailed analysis. Balances logic and intuition to arrive at well-founded decisions tempered by practicality and common sense.

• Relationship Builder: Builds productive, trusting, respectful relationships at all levels in the organization. Understands and values the perspectives of others by working in teams.

• Continuous Improvement Focus: Continually strives to learn more to improve self.
  
  Sets high standards for work and work relationships. Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work.

• Effective Conflict Resolution Skills: Using tact and diplomacy is effective in resolving differences and conflicts within the organization. Good listener who takes care to understand the words of others, asking questions and actively acknowledges key points.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Self-Motivated: Challenges status quo and sponsors new initiatives acting as a catalyst for change.
  
  Generates new ideas and encourages others to do the same. Naturally inquisitive and effectively manages implementation of change.

• Goal & Results Oriented: Able to concentrate on the achievement of objectives despite repeated interruptions and distractions.
  
  Exercises strong self-regimen in pursuit of goals despite conflicting or competing inputs and directions given. Focuses on the big picture and employs even, well thought out approaches to solving problems.

• Fosters Teamwork/Facilitating: Able to understand the needs and abilities of others in achieving goals, and build an effective team committed to meeting organizational goals and objectives.
  
  Encourages team members by using positive reinforcements Shares recognition and successes with team and fosters collaboration among team members. Is respectful of others diverse opinions even when they differ from own. Can adapt own style to meet unique needs and expectations of others.

• Flexible & Adaptable: Can compromise and adjust own views to reach agreement or resolve an issue.
  
  Does so without compromising own principles. Isn't rigid or intractable. Can adjust to change. Capable of modifying a position.

• Implementation: Establishes quantitative, measurable (usually numerical or time-based) reference points that become standards against which performance can be measured. These are usually industry or organization standards that have been established over time or individual standards set for the purpose of measuring specific performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cipla, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact the recruiter.

About the Salary/ Pay Range: The salary range mentioned above is an anticipated base salary range for this position.

Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for benefits and participation in a bonus program based on performance and company results.