Title:  Officer - Granulation

Job Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate all granulation activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP, safety, and quality standards while meeting production targets and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily granulation operations including fluid bed drying, high shear mixing, wet granulation, and blending.
• Execute production activities as per the approved production plan and batch manufacturing records (BMR).
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance for preventive and corrective actions.
• Review and maintain production documentation including BMRs, logbooks, and deviation reports.
• Train and guide operators on SOPs, equipment handling, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with QA, QC, R&D, and engineering teams for validations, investigations, and new product introductions.
• Participate in audits, CAPA implementation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower and resources.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in granulation.
• Skills:
  • Strong technical knowledge of granulation processes and equipment.
  • Good understanding of cGMP, USFDA regulations, and documentation practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in handling deviations, investigations, and compliance documentation.