Secondary Packaging Maintenance Technician Lead in West Columbia, South Carolina at Nephron Pharmaceuticals

Job Purpose:

The Secondary Packaging Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations of secondary packaging lines, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. This role provides hands on leadership to operators, technicians, supports troubleshooting efforts, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and overall line performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all SOPs set forth by Nephron Pharmaceuticals.
• Lead and coordinate day to day of secondary packaging operations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for operational issues, escalating when necessary.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and automation-related faults to minimize downtime.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor line performance and drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Verify proper line setup and changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.

· Daily production line walkthroughs to ensure problems are caught before production demands are jeopardized.

• Review pass downs from prior shift and assign appropriate resources to improve

or maintain line efficiencies that meet secondary packaging standards.

• Ensure level and/or 2 and/or 3 preventative maintenance on automated packaging lines

and area responsible equipment are performed on time and documented.

Supplemental Functions:

· Contact vendor(s) for quotes and filling out Purchase Requisition for parts needed for Secondary Packaging equipment.

• Supervise/oversee day to day maintenance duties including Preventative Maintenance and work orders and logbook entries.
• Assist Packaging Manager and/or Operations Management as needed.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years maintenance technician level 2
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical Industry preferred
• Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within maintenance gained through education and experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Technical background preferred, with knowledge of cGMP, and FDA regulations.
• 1–3 years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Strong understanding of document control procedures, standards, and best practices
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) advanced features and workflows
• Familiar with document management software, including SharePoint
• Effective time management skills including prioritizing and scheduling.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work with cross-functional, fast-paced teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with relevant industry regulations and compliance standards.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects or assignments simultaneously.

Education/Experience:

• 3-7 years of related experience in packaging operations, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing.
• High school diploma required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership or lead experience in a production environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical, mechanical and automation equipment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• This position requires bending, typing, lifting (up to 40 1bs.), standing, sitting and walking throughout the facility.