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

Job Description:

Corporate Statement

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a privately owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron's products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina.Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmics, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention.

As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. Nephron is currently working on research and development projects that include over 50 new products. The company's longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with additional sales channels throughout South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone.

Position Summary:

· Assist Supervisor with overseeing secondary packaging.

· Assist the secondary packaging shift supervisors & line technicians as needed.

· Cover for shift supervisor when they are absent from the packaging area.

· Assists with additional work duties or responsibilities as evident or required.

· Responsible for in-process quality testing of product as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Primary Accountabilities:

NOTE: The primary accountabilities above and the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed.

· Assist as needed with cleaning, adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment.

· Perform emergency repairs to equipment.

· Troubleshoot problems and assist maintenance technicians with repairs as needed.

· Set up equipment in the correct configuration for the product scheduled / running to be processed.

· Document machine startup settings and be able to write descriptive reports/explanations in manufacturing maintenance log book.

· Communication to/from peers, oncoming/off-going supervisor and other Line Leads.

· Ensure packaging lines are running

· Verify all Batch Records and Lot Records to include all required signatures and or initials.

· Ensure training of new hires and any personnel involved in cross training.

· Perform administrative duties to include personnel scheduling and monitoring production lines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED

· Supervisor experience required.

· Experience in secondary packaging preferred

· Must have good GMP practices

· Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within secondary packaging gained through education and experience.

· The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability to drive results through effective actions.

· The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.

· The ability to create and contribute environment that values people, encourages trust, teamwork, and open communication, and provides participation, learning, feedback and recognition.

· The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability, motivate and influence others thinks globally and leverages diversity.

· Position requires reaching (waist to overhead), bending (waist to floor), climbing (floor to ceiling), lifting (up to 30 lbs), vision (20/20), standing (70%), gripping, talking and walking (30%). Exposed to the environmental factor of heat.

· Incumbents are required to comply with proper gowning requirements and other non-specified protective equipment as necessary.

· Computer experience: Excel, Word, Outlook

· Salary based on experience

EEO Statement:

Nephron is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a drug free workplace.

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