1. Job Purpose

To manage and execute pharmaceutical packaging operations efficiently, ensuring compliance with GMP, cGMP, regulatory requirements, quality standards and approved packaging specifications. The role involves packaging material development, evaluation, line operations, troubleshooting, documentation and coordination with cross-functional teams.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Packaging Operations

- Execute primary, secondary and tertiary packaging activities for pharmaceutical products.
- Ensure smooth functioning of packaging lines and achieve production targets.
- Monitor packaging operations for tablets, capsules, liquids, injectables or other dosage forms, as applicable.
- Ensure proper line clearance, changeover and reconciliation of packaging materials.
- Monitor packaging quality, productivity and operational efficiency.

B. Packaging Material Development & Evaluation

- Evaluate and develop pharmaceutical packaging materials such as:
- Blister foils (Aluminium / PVC / PVDC / Aclar).
- HDPE, PET and other pharmaceutical containers.
- Bottles, caps, closures and induction seals.
- Printed cartons, labels, leaflets and shippers.
- Laminates, aluminium foils and adaptable packaging materials.
- Coordinate with vendors for packaging material specifications, samples and trials.
- Evaluate material compatibility, machinability, print quality and functional performance.
- Conduct packaging material trials and support material standardization and cost optimization.

C. Quality & Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with Schedule M, WHO-GMP, cGMP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Follow approved SOPs, BMR/BPR and packaging specifications.
- Ensure correct coding, batch number,



manufacturing date, expiry date and other statutory declarations.
- Coordinate with QA for line clearance, in-process checks and batch release requirements.
- Support investigations related to packaging defects, deviations, OOS/OOT and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with applicable artwork and labelling requirements.

D. Packaging Testing & Validation

- Coordinate packaging material testing and evaluation.
- Conduct or coordinate tests such as:
- GSM and thickness measurement.
- Bursting strength and tensile strength.
- Seal integrity and leak testing.
- Moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR).
- Oxygen transmission rate (OTR).
- Ink adhesion and rub resistance.
- Dimensional and visual inspection.
- Support packaging validation, line trials and stability studies.
- Evaluate packaging performance during transportation and storage.

E. Vendor Development & Coordination

- Coordinate with packaging material suppliers for quality improvement.
- Participate in vendor qualification and audits.
- Investigate recurring material defects and implement corrective actions.
- Work on alternate vendor development and packaging material cost reduction.

F. Documentation & Continuous Improvement

- Maintain packaging specifications, SOPs, testing records and validation documents.




- Prepare technical reports for packaging trials and material evaluations.
- Identify opportunities for material optimization and waste reduction.
- Implement process improvements to improve productivity and reduce packaging losses.

3. Educational Qualifications

- Diploma / PG Diploma in Packaging Technology from Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) preferred.
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm or equivalent qualification with relevant pharmaceutical packaging experience may be considered.
- Additional knowledge of packaging material science and pharmaceutical GMP requirements is desirable.

4. Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging materials and technology.
- Understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience in packaging material testing and evaluation.
- Understanding of blister packaging, bottle packaging and labelling systems.
- Good analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Vendor coordination and technical communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and packaging documentation.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Packaging line efficiency and productivity.
- Reduction in packaging material rejection and wastage.
- Packaging material quality and defect reduction.
- Timely completion of packaging trials and validation.
- Compliance with GMP and documentation requirements.
- Packaging material cost optimization.
- Reduction in packaging-related deviations and customer complaints.

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Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Packaging Executive ( IIP ) (Navi Mumbai)
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📍 Navi Mumbai