Officer – Production

Job Overview

This role is positioned within the Production department, specifically engaged in granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation activities in a pharmaceutical environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GxP), environmental health & safety standards, and all relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Complete all necessary training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and execute tasks accordingly, promptly reporting any deviations or challenges encountered.
• Plan and organize departmental operations aligning with delivery deadlines, ensuring timely availability and proper management of raw materials, bulk substances, and finished products.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality Control (QC), Research & Development (R&D), Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), and other internal teams to guarantee seamless production processes.
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, discipline, and compliance with current good manufacturing practices throughout production areas.
• Optimize resources including manpower, machinery, and materials, manage inventory efficiently, and assign responsibilities to maximize productivity.
• Lead investigations into deviations, non-conformities, and complaints; implement corrective and preventive action plans to rectify issues.
• Supervise validation efforts, prepare and critically review qualification documentation, and update procedural guidelines to enhance operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot operational machinery and process issues; ensure effective application of change control procedures.
• Support quality management systems by documenting and communicating discrepancies, non-conformance incidents, or other issues to departmental and QA leadership.
• Undertake additional assignments as directed by the Unit Head.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Experience: 5 to 9 years in relevant pharmaceutical production or manufacturing environments.
• Education: A graduate degree in Pharmacy is required.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strategic agility for planning and decision-making.
• Commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative teamwork and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• Focus on results and meeting performance objectives.
• Ability to manage and develop talent within teams.
• Customer centric mindset ensuring quality and compliance.