Packing Chief in-charge

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited (SVNL) is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Ikeja, Lagos. Originally established as a joint venture, it is now owned by Sagar Overseas Ltd. SVNL operates a modern facility with high-capacity production lines for tablets, capsules, ointments, and more, adhering to GMP standards.

The company is NAFDAC-approved and partners with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health to support local drug production. Its product portfolio includes vitamins, antibiotics, and over-the-counter supplements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Packing Chief in-charge

Location: Makun City, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production / Packaging
Reports To: Production Manager / Packaging Manager

Job Summary

• The Packing Chief In-Charge is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all pharmaceutical packaging operations to ensure products are packed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
• The role ensures product quality, safety, productivity, and timely delivery while maintaining compliance with company policies and health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning and Operations:

• Ensure proper line clearance before commencement of each packaging batch.
• Verify correct packaging materials are issued and used for each product.
• Ensure packaging operations meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor packaging line performance and minimize downtime.
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily packaging activities according to the production schedule.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Warehouse, and Engineering departments to ensure smooth operations.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure packaging activities comply with regulatory requirements from relevant health authorities.
• Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and company SOPs.
• Participate in internal and external audits and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Monitor packaging processes to prevent mix-ups, contamination, and labeling errors.
• Review and verify batch packaging records for completeness and accuracy.

Personnel Management:

• Conduct regular training on GMP, safety, hygiene, and SOP compliance.
• Allocate manpower efficiently to achieve production goals.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and adherence to company policies.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate packaging supervisors, operators, and assistants.

Equipment and Maintenance:

• Ensure proper setup and changeover of packaging machines.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with the Engineering Department.
• Ensure packaging equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and calibrated.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly and follow up on repairs.

Documentation:

• Investigate packaging deviations and participate in root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure all production records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain packaging logs, equipment logs, cleaning records, and deviation reports.
• Review and approve packaging documentation before submission.

Inventory and Material Control:

• Coordinate with the warehouse for timely availability of packaging materials.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of packaging materials.
• Monitor packaging material usage to minimize waste.
• Reconcile packaging materials and finished products after each batch.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance with environmental and occupational health policies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the packaging area.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Enforce workplace safety regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improving packaging efficiency and productivity.
• Recommend process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, rejection rates, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Implement lean manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of daily and monthly packaging targets.
• Material utilization and waste reduction.
• On-time completion of packaging schedules.
• Packaging error and rejection rates.
• Equipment downtime.
• Batch documentation accuracy.
• Compliance with GMP and SOP requirements.
• Employee productivity and training compliance.
• Packaging line efficiency (OEE).
• Audit observations and CAPA closure rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certification in GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing is an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role within pharmaceutical packaging operations.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP, GDP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and production documentation systems.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

Working Conditions:

• Requires wearing appropriate PPE and strict adherence to hygiene and safety procedures.
• May require shift work, weekend work, or overtime based on production needs.
• Manufacturing and packaging production environment.

Authority
The Packing Chief In-Charge is authorized to:

• Verify completion of line clearance before batch commencement.
• Stop packaging operations where quality or GMP compliance is at risk.
• Initiate investigations into packaging deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Recommend disciplinary action, training, and performance improvements.
• Assign work and supervise packaging personnel.