Granulation Operator

Mankind Pharma; Sirmaur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mankind Pharma in India seeks an experienced production professional to operate granulation lines (RMG, FBD, FBP) and SCADA systems. You will ensure GMP compliance, monitor critical process parameters, and coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse to uphold quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, line clearance, cleaning, changeovers, and meticulous documentation. Strong knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and PPE usage is required, with a focus on safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Pharmacy or Science or ITI in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably granulation.
• Understanding of critical process parameters (temperature, RH, DP, moisture control).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor granulation equipment (RMG, FBD, FBP) per SOPs and BMRs.
• Operate SCADA-based systems to monitor, control, and record critical process parameters.
• Perform granulation, drying, blending, and material handling with cGMP and safety compliance.
• Monitor and maintain temperature, RH, DP, and moisture within limits.
• Perform equipment setup, line clearance, cleaning, and changeover as per procedures.
• Complete production documentation including BMRs, logs, and SCADA records with accuracy.
• Inspect equipment before/during/after operation and report malfunctions or deviations.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Engineering, and Warehouse teams for smooth operations.
• Follow cGMP, EHS and company policies; maintain housekeeping and PPE standards.
• Support production targets by ensuring product quality, minimizing wastage, and participating in validation, audits, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Granulation

SCADA operation

cGMP knowledge

Process monitoring

QA coordination

Education

Diploma/B.Sc./B.Pharm./ITI (Pharmacy/Science)

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Operate and monitor granulation equipment, including Rapid Mixer Granulator (RMG), Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD), and Fluid Bed Processor (FBP), in accordance with approved SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Operate SCADA-based systems to monitor, control, and record critical process parameters during manufacturing.
• Perform granulation, drying, blending, and material handling activities while ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Monitor and maintain critical environmental and process parameters such as temperature, relative humidity (RH), differential pressure (DP), and moisture content within specified limits.
• Perform equipment setup, line clearance, cleaning, and changeover activities as per approved procedures.
• Complete production documentation, including BMRs, equipment logbooks, and SCADA records, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation, and promptly report any equipment malfunctions, deviations, or process abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Follow cGMP, EHS, and company policies, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and the use of appropriate PPE.
• Support production targets by ensuring product quality, minimizing material wastage, and participating in validation, audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.Sc./B.Pharm./ITI or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, Science, or a relevant technical discipline.
• 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in the granulation section.
• Understanding of critical process parameters, including temperature, relative humidity (RH), differential pressure (DP), and moisture control.
• Understanding of critical process parameters, including temperature, relative humidity (RH), differential pressure (DP), and moisture control.