Group Manager - Packing

Posted:
2/2/2026, 10:29:55 AM

Location(s):
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India ⋅ Andhra Pradesh, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Job Description:

  • Responsible for Packing operations schedule adherence as per assigned plan.
  • Review the production schedule in consultation with planning and functional head.
  • Deployment of manpower optimally and conduct/ensure on job training for newly joined employees.
  • Ensure the availability of packing materials for uninterrupted operations of equipment and optimization of energy utilization.
  • Attend the product quality review meetings and ensure effective intra-and-inter departmental communication.
  • Experience in facing regulatory inspections (USFDA, EU, TGA and ANVISA etc.)
  • Participate in the cross functional department meetings as and when required.
  • Preparation of department budget proposals.
  • Monitoring product standards and implementing quality and compliance programs.
  • Engage and inspire the team on performance expectations and coach the team to meet those expectations.
  • Focus on Safety and GMP Compliance as operational priorities and as performance measures that should be included in metrics.
  • Know the processes and procedures, including the principles and practices of good data management (ALCOA), and be able to guide, advise and coach the team.
  • Responsible for the Good Data Management and Data integrity understanding and performance of the team.
  • Daily presence in the Packing area to monitor the work activity and practices.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement practices/projects.
  • Review the content of all Leader Led Conversations with the teams aimed at fostering a culture that supports compliance with procedures, including good data management.
  • Plan manpower hiring requirements and participate in recruitment and onboarding.
  • Proven strong interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical thinking to grasp complex technical issues and ability to present to the auditors and leaders.
  • Decision making on activities in the area according to GMP procedures and Pfizer global policies.

Education Qualification:

  • Graduate or Postgraduate in Pharmacy or Science discipline.
  • Work Experience: 15+ years of experience in manufacturing parenteral dosage forms (Preferably in Packing domain)

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

Manufacturing

Pfizer

Website: https://www.pfizer.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1849

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine