Production Operator

Acino Pharma; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Acino Pharma in Dubai seeks a Production Operator to support daily manufacturing by operating equipment, handling materials, and ensuring products meet quality and safety standards.

The role involves monitoring machinery, performing routine checks, documenting activities, and following procedures to maintain a smooth production flow. Collaboration with technicians and supervisors to troubleshoot issues is essential. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tablet coating, granulation, and packaging.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate granulation, coating, and packaging processes per SOPs, BMR, BPR and cGMP.
• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain production equipment.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation in manufacturing and packaging areas.
• Report deviations and calibrate balances and instruments as required.
• Perform line clearance and document batch records and environmental conditions.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmaceutical certifications (plus)

Job description

The Production Operator is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing activities by operating equipment handling materials and ensuring products are produced according to quality and safety standards The role involves monitoring machinery carrying out routine checks completing documentation and following established procedures to maintain a smooth and efficient production flow The Production Operator also collaborates with technicians and supervisors to troubleshoot issues and contributes to maintaining a clean safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute granulation coating and packaging operations as per SOPs BMR BPR and cGMP guidelines
• Set up operate clean and maintain production equipment
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation in manufacturing and packaging areas
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE in designated areas
• Report any deviations from procedures to supervisors or department heads
• Calibrate balances and instruments as required
• Ensure preventive maintenance and equipment qualification activities are completed on schedule
• Perform line clearance and record temperature and relative humidity RH as per SOPs
• Transfer and verify materials before batch processing
• Conduct startup checks challenge tests and in-process quality checks
• Perform AQL inspections and reconcile materials post-batch
• Return excess materials to the warehouse and compile batch documentation for review
• Manage equipment spare parts and adhere to production schedules
• Support validation and qualification activities
• Handle change parts and follow supervisor instructions
• Continuously update knowledge on cGMP and regulatory guidelines
• Dispose of in-process rejects and expired materials with proper documentation
• Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance
• Contribute to quality safety efficiency and yield improvement initiatives
• Follow Environment Health and Safety EHS policies and report any risks

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications in pharmaceuticals or related fields are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in tablet coating, granulation, and packaging.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.