Packing Chief in-charge at Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited

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:

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

Quality and Regulatory Compliance:

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

Personnel Management:

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

Equipment and Maintenance:

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

Documentation:

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

Inventory and Material Control:

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

Health, Safety, and Environment:

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

Continuous Improvement:

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

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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

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:

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

Required Skills and Competencies:

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

Working Conditions:

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

Authority
The Packing Chief In-Charge is authorized to:

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

Salary
N230,000 Monthly. 

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: nosa@svnl.in using the Job Title as the subject of the email.