Quality Support

Praxis Packagingcontinues to grow!!! We are seeking an experienced Quality Professional to join our team! Strongcommunications, organization, detail-orientation and problem-solving skills arerequired.. This is a fast-paced environment! You must work well independentlyand be able to change priorities quickly in a flexible environment.
· This is a 3rd shift position. Normal work hours are 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
· Somedaily overtime is required and an occasional Saturday. All hours worked over40/wk. are paid at 1.5x
· BaseHourly Compensation = $25.00/hr.
· Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, STD/LTD, paidVac/Holidays
· Growingcompany with excellent opportunity for advancement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) sampling and evaluation as required to assure product quality
• Assist in ensuring Production, Warehouse and all other facility areas are maintained in a state of compliance and control.
• Provides support with Cleaning Verification for primary fill packaging operations per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch/packaging and labeling records
• Conducts process audits throughout the facility to ensure compliance
• Ability to develop and update efficient documentation of work procedures (Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, Job Aids, Templates)
• Supports management with an incident and/or deviation, by investigating, documenting, and escalating issues as appropriate to the team
• Ability to demonstrate strategic and critical thinking capability with strong project management skills, focus on decision execution, while balancing conflicting priorities.
• Provides timely notifications to the customer/supplier for incoming quality related issues as needed.
• Tracks and trends metrics for key quality performance indicators for cross-functional visibility
• Performs incoming/in process Quality inspections, statistical sampling, and batch record review
• Supports all Packaging operations cradle to grave
• Serves as mentor/trainer to new Quality members and operational personnel as needed
• Provides in-depth knowledge of governing regulations of packaging, labeling, serialization, etc. of pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and combination products.Adherence to all Company policies, procedures, cGMPs, and regulatory requirements
• Flexibly works other shifts, shifts maybe 8, 10 or 12 hours as needed

Knowledge & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree or equivalent combination preferred
• 4 years plus of similar experience, required
• In-depth knowledge of governing regulations of packaging, labeling, serialization of pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and combination products, preferred
• 2-3 years of GDP/GMP experience required
• The ability to work independently, without supervision required
• Ability to organize priorities and workload required
• Ability to work and communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking

Computer/CommunicationSkills: 

• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) related software, preferred

• Ability to speak, read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, and customers: to include reading and writing skills to understand and complete necessary customer paperwork, required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Regularly required towalk, stand, bend, twist, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel andcrouch. Raise and lower an object from onelevel to another, less than 30 lbs. Good(corrected) eyesight and hand/eye coordination. Normal office environment withlittle exposure to dust and weather conditions prevalent at the time (i.e.,cold, hot/humid). May also require visits to production area – where employeemay be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust and weather conditionsprevalent at the time (cold, hot/humid). Must be able to work full time. 8, 10, or 12 hours, 1st, 2nd,and 3rd shift.

About Praxis Packaging:

Established in 1989 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, Praxis Packaging Solutions is a full service contract packaging company specializing in Secondary Packaging operations for the consumer product, cosmetics, food & beverage, over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals, and promotional products industry as well as Primary Filling and Packaging of Oral Solid Dosage Tablets.
We are an independently operated subsidiary of the Huizenga Group. The Huizenga Group is a privately held firm that provides management services to a diverse group of companies. The current portfolio of companies provides products and services for the world adding automotive, pharmaceutical, military goods, medical device, consumer goods and office furniture manufacturers.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.