Working in a pharmaceuticals production/packaging line, what is it like?
Asked by The Positronic Pimp
My brother, a new engineering graduate, has received a job offer to work at a medium-sized pharmaceuticals contract manufacturer. The company was publically floated in the past, employs about 300 people full time. They claim he will initially working 3-4 days per week "on the production line" before gradually transitioning over to management. I am concerned for my brother. What is a "line" job in the pharmaceuticals production industry like? Is it like an assembly line?

Best Answer:
I managed an area next to a production line and the reason I never managed the line was bcz it was so boring. It is very much like an assembly line. The industry is heavily regulated by the FDA so you need to make sure the machines are cranking out the proper widget with the proper dosage at the proper time - so it makes sense for your brother to work the line for a little bit - as part of his training. It will get him familiar with it and, as an engineer, will allow him to troubleshoot it as well as figure out ways to increase its efficiency. It will also help him meet his team. Worry about him only if working the line is not part of his training.