Contract Packaging Technologist (Port Elizabeth) at Aspen Pharma Group

Description
Overview:

• Lead routine packaging technology work, including creating and maintaining printed component artworks, specifications and packaging bill of materials

Responsibilities:

Specifications

• Evaluate existing packaging requirements against equipment capabilities, environment materials and other packaging interactions
• Draft primary and secondary packaging specifications
• Conduct specification maintenance and provide quality control support

Packaging Bill of Materials

• Ensure Prelim Packaging Bill of Material Specifications are generated in compliance with all internal and external stakeholders
• Set up and maintain Packaging Bill of Material

Artwork Process 

• Coordinate communication between Artwork Originators, Design Studios and Print Suppliers
• Proofread artwork for accuracy 
• Set up artwork with suppliers and in Artwork system (PULSE)
• Maintain technical drawings
• Conduct document compliance and process compliance checks

Good Manufacturing Practice and Reporting

• Complete all records and reports timeously and accurately as described in the relevant SOP’s, protocols, and associated documentation
• Comply with GMP / GLP requirements as outlined by company SOP’s and written instructions in all tasks and activities

Technical Expertise

• Identify gaps in current policies, procedures and legislation
• Propose changes or improvements to management on processes, tools, techniques, and products

Asset/ Resource Coordination

• Provide input into required changes in resources to enable achievement of team and/ or own objectives

Requirements

Skills Required:

Background/experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Pharmaceutical Packaging Development / Packing environment
• Minimum of Diploma in Packaging Technology / Graphic Design

Specific job skills

• Computer literate with specific Intermediate Excel skills.
• Packaging converting processes and materials knowledge.
• Desktop Publishing

Competencies

• Making Decisions
• Meeting Deadlines
• Following Procedures
• Working in Teams
• Customer Awareness