Position Summary
The Visual Inspector Lead will be responsible for conducting visual inspections of vials for cosmetic and physical defects to support manufacturing. Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Visual Inspector Lead will work hands on, visually inspecting injectable commercial products for any potential defects. Daily responsibilities vary.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspection of vials, including solution and suspension products, for cosmetic and physical defects; classify defects per related procedures and adhere to inspection techniques in applicable SOPs.
- Hold inspector qualification for visual inspection of injectables and solution/suspension products, including passing the 10-hour fatigue qualification.
- Report abnormalities, deviations, accidents, incidents, injuries, and workplace hazards or unsafe conditions to the manager in a timely, accurate manner.
- Complete production documentation, logbooks, cleaning logs, and error-free electronic batch record entries per SOP.
- Receive and verify incoming vial quantities from the warehouse, and access and log refrigerated products in the electronic batch record.
- Prepare visual inspectors for qualifying events performed by Quality Assurance by giving trainees test vials and challenge kits.
- Create, print, bind, and submit new logbooks for issuance, and maintain breaktime logbooks documenting required eye breaks.
- Ensure all work complies with company safety policies, cGMP, and SOPs, wearing proper PPE and following gowning/de-gowning procedures in controlled areas.
- Contribute to Quality activities such as investigations, corrective actions, and area walk-throughs.
- Perform all Level 1,2, and 3 job functions, and train and mentor new employees per job training requirements.
- Assign available inspectors based off qualifications to incoming lots into visual inspection.
- Update internal spreadsheets as to current production status of production lots.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a high-performing team with supply chain, quality assurance, and labeling/packaging departments.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent work and education In a related field, required.
- 3-5 years of visual inspection experience.
- Ability to work Independently.
- Ability to handle sensitive Information with a high degree of confidentiality,
- Basic math skills
- Proficient In the use of standard Microsoft Office software products, Including Excel, Outlook, Word,
- Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize.
- Works with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts.
- (20/20) vision (With corrections if needed) and can pass color-blind test.
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