Packaging Process Engineer

Position Description:

Packaging Process EngineerKV Pharmaceutical seeks a Packaging Process Engineer. The successful candidate will work closely with line workers, supervisors and managers for identification of continuous improvement opportunities. You will prioritize continuous improvement opportunities and implement them as well as analyze equipment downtime, customer complaints, costs and production rate for opportunities. We are seeking an individual who can work closely with our Engineering group during design and construction of new packaging equipment to ensure proper lay-out and start-up. The ideal candidate will operate as subject matter expert (SME) by troubleshooting problems and opportunities within key areas of responsibility.The Packing Process Engineer will write and/or amend SOP’s and batch records, support major projects as a technical resource, manage minor improvement projects, and support training specialist and compliance audits and visits. You must be able to demonstrate a specific, detailed knowledge of eGMP’s, SOP’s, DEA, EPA, OSHA regulations, record keeping, mathematical standards, department policies, preparation of manufacturing documentation (Batch Records, CIF’s, NCR’s, reconciliation and incident reports). The incumbent will use Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing tools to identify and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity and cost.The ideal candidate will have a Technical Packaging or Engineering degree and five plus years experience in an engineering/continuous improvement capacity in the pharmaceutical industry. Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing certification desired. We are seeking individuals who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, math skills, offer an organized approach to providing timely accurate reports, can multi-task, prioritize, and are proficient in Microsoft Office.With 13 years of record revenues, KV Pharmaceutical Company (www.kvph.com), a high-growth organization, has reported year-over-year net sales of 35.7% to over $600 million for Fiscal Year 2008. KV Pharmaceutical (NYSE: KVa/KVb), is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets and acquires technology-distinguished branded and generic/non-branded prescription pharmaceutical products. The Company markets its technology-distinguished products through ETHEX Corporation, a national leader in pharmaceuticals that compete with branded products, and Ther-Rx Corporation, its emerging branded drug subsidiary. With more than 65 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded products. KV is based in St. Louis, Missouri, which was recently named as a 2008 All-America City by the American City Business Journals, one of Forbes’ “200 Best Metropolitan Areas� in America in 2006. St. Louis was also named the second most affordable large metropolitan area in the country by the National Association of Home Builders in 2005. St. Louis offers a world-class medical community with over 50 general practice, teaching and research hospitals including Washington University and St. Louis University. St. Louis is also rich in education with more than a dozen nationally-recognized four-year universities.KV Pharmaceutical provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental. We offer competitive salaries and stock options for many positions which have proven to be lucrative to many long-term KV employees. EOE M/F/D/V

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