Executive - Prod OSD

Job Purpose:

To oversee and control end-to-end oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing operations, ensuring timely production, quality compliance, and efficient utilization of resources in alignment with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute daily/weekly production plans to meet monthly targets.
• Monitor batch manufacturing and packing operations for Tablets/Capsules/Granules/Coating.
• Ensure maximum utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials with minimal downtime.

2. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, GDP, regulatory norms, and company SOPs.
• Review BMR/BPR, SOPs, risk assessments, and change controls.
• Ensure classification area controls (temperature, humidity, differential pressure, cleaning).

3. Team Management

• Lead, train, and supervise production officers, operators, and contract manpower.
• Conduct continuous skill enhancement and competency-based training programs.
• Maintain discipline and shift scheduling practices for smooth plant operations.

4. Coordination & Cross-functional Interaction

• Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Warehouse, EHS, and Tech Transfer teams for smooth operations.
• Ensure timely availability of raw/pack materials, utilities, and engineering support.
• Participate in QMS activitiesdeviations, investigations, CAPA, audits.

5. Equipment Handling & Maintenance

• Ensure proper operation, cleaning, and preventive maintenance of equipment such as:
• RMG, FBD, Sifter, Blender, Compression, Coating, Capsule Filling, Blister/Strip, etc.
• Support qualification, validation, and new equipment installation projects.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure correct and timely data entry in BMR/BPR, logs, and ERP/SAP systems.
• Generate production MIS reports, yields, rejections, and efficiency performance metrics.
• Conduct root cause analysis for failures and implement corrective measures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Pharm / M.Pharm (preferred) or B.Sc. with relevant pharma manufacturing exposure.

• For Executive: Have

  n experience in

  OSD Production

  in a regulated / audited facility (USFDA / MHRA / WHO-GMP / EU).

Key Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of granulation, compression, coating, and packing processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of cGMP, regulatory norms, safety standards, and QMS.