Job Title:
Executive / Sr. Executive- Tablet Production
Department:
Manufacturing - Tablet Section
Location:
Surendranagar
Reports To:
Production Manager / Section Head Job Purpose:
To execute and monitor daily production activities in the tablet manufacturing department ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards while maintaining accurate documentation and production targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the tablet manufacturing area.
- Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans as per schedules.
- Manufacture products according to the production plan and provide instructions to operators and workmen.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments like Stores, QC, QA, and Engineering as required.
- Fill out and maintain online Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and ensure timely documentation.
- Inspect, supervise, and operate production machinery and equipment as needed.
- Coordinate with Engineering for preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Maintain and update documentation for statutory compliance and productivity improvement.
- Perform calibration, equipment validation, and process validation activities in the production section.
- Review and verify completed BMRs for accuracy and compliance.
- Responsible for real-time ERP/SAP entries related to production activities.
- Ensure cleaning and sanitization of drains and production areas.
- Support production activities in compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and cGMP guidelines.
- Handle the disposal of online rejects and scrap material appropriately.
- Ensure calibration and verification of weighing balances and maintain standard weights.
- Manage and report spillages and in-process rejections during production.
- Monitor and record environmental parameters like temperature, humidity, and pressure differentials as per SOPs.
- Update equipment, instrument logbooks, and related production documentation.
- Prepare disinfectant solutions like Teepol, Dettol, Savlon as per operational requirements.
- Clean miscellaneous production utensils like scoops, spatulas, vessels, in-process bins, etc., as per SOPs.
- Operate, clean, and verify analytical balances.
- Operate and clean compression machines, metal detectors, and de-dusters following procedures.
- Manage punch set issuance, usage, cleaning, and retrieval processes.
- Calibrate and operate in-process instruments like Disintegration Test Apparatus, Friability Test Apparatus, Hardness Testers, and Moisture Analyzers.
- Perform batch reconciliation at the end of production operations.
- Oversee day store usage and ensure proper material and personnel movement.
- Ensure timely MRP run in SAP as per the production plan and communicate material shortages to the Purchase team.
- Conduct fogging of production areas as per schedules.
- Initiate and document change controls, deviations, and incidents as per QMS requirements.
- Prepare and revise batch packing records in line with product and change management requirements.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Education:
B.Pharm / M.Pharm / B.Sc / M.Sc or equivalent.
Experience:
2-5 years of experience in tablet manufacturing (Granulation, Compression, Coating, Packing).
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of cGMP, QMS, and regulatory requirements.
Hands-on experience in SAP/ERP systems.
Experience in equipment calibration, validation, and in-process quality control.
Behavioral Skills:
Attention to detail.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Problem-solving approach and ability to work in shifts.