Junior Operator - Packing

Cipla; Rangpo; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cipla seeks a Packing Operator to operate and maintain packing machines, ensuring quality output and adherence to shift targets. You will perform calibration, changeovers, and in-process checks while following SOPs and cGMP guidelines. Maintain logs, train operators, and uphold safety standards across the production line.

The role focuses on reducing downtime, preventing rejections, and ensuring audit-ready documentation through diligent housekeeping and proper equipment handling.

Qualifications

• Diploma in engineering or pharmacy required.
• 0-2 years of experience in packing operations and QMS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the machine for packing operation as per plan.
• Calibrate, clean, and set equipment per SOP and schedules.
• Perform changeovers and ensure quality during packing.
• Maintain logs and ensure data integrity per cGMP.

Skills

Packing machine operation

cGMP compliance

Safety awareness

Documentation accuracy

Training others

Education

Diploma (Engineering / Pharmacy)

Job description

Job Purpose

Operate & maintain packing machines to achieve quality product & shift wise targeted output with maximum utilisation.

Division

Department

Sub Department 1

Job Purpose

Operate & maintain packing machines to achieve quality product & shift wise targeted output with maximum utilisation.

Key Accountabilities (1/6)

Prepare the machine for packing operation as per production plan by using proper resources to ensure smooth operations

• Perform calibration, clean and set different equipment and machines as per SOP and schedules for on-time completion of batch processing
• Check the suitable change part as per product requirement
• Arrange change parts & stereo for batch packing activity

Key Accountabilities (2/6)

Operate the packing machines by using minimum resources to get quality product

• Evaluate the product dimensions and set the machine for changeovers
• Perform in-process checks in packing machines to ensure proper functioning of machine
• Perform labelling and handle rejection control in packing machine
• Reduce micro stoppages and avoid non-conformances during packing machine operations, cleaning and line clearance
• Maintain equipment, facility and block premises as per SOP for audit readiness and to avoid critical and major observation
• Perform all operations as per cGMP and safety to reduce rejection

Key Accountabilities (3/6)

Execute and update online documentation to meet cGMP requirements and maintain data integrity Fill Machine logs. Document entries/SOP and process simplification to meet cGMP.

• Fill Machine logs & other relevant documents precisely to meet cGMP requirements
• Check documentation before submission to ensure data integrity
• Conduct training related to cGMP, equipment operation, for workmen to minimize deviation from procedure
• Provide technical support to operators about packing activity and cGMP to get quality output for any up-gradation during packing activity

Key Accountabilities (4/6)

Perform packing machine operations safely to avoid safety incidences by appropriately handling the machines and thereby maintaining high standard of safety

• Perform regular interlock checks of packing machines and perform safe operations
• Ensure usage and maintenance of PPEs by workmen during shifts
• Report any near‑miss to officer in-charge in time

Key Accountabilities (5/6)

Deliver training to workmen and adhere cGMP and safety guidelines in production process to ensure smooth operations

• Provide training to other operators about secondary packing machine settings and operations
• Conduct training related to safety and housekeeping for workmen
• Participate in learning of new machine and build expertise in troubleshooting the machines

Major Challenges

• Meeting shift target due to unavailability of adequate resources. Overcome by efficient work load distribution
• Maintaining cGMP requirements during system downtime. Overcome by coordinating with engineering and technical support team
• Low yield due to more rejections. Overcome by controlling rejection and simplification of process and attending training

Key Interactions (1/2)

• Store for daily dispensing plan and availability of packing materials (Daily basis)
• Engineering for preventive maintenance and help in modification (as per need)

Key Interactions (2/2)

Maintenance contractor

for any machine repairs (Need Based)

Dimensions (1/2)

• Achieve average volume of 60 mn (FY2015-16)
• Average number of BPR's handled : 60
• Average number of batches in packing : 60
• Average number of sales order dispatched : 25
• Achieve internal OTIF more than 90%
• Achieve Zero reportable accidents/ incidences during packing activities
• Achieve 0% errors in online documentation
• Meet 100% compliance to SOP and Safety regulation

Key Decisions (1/2)

• Up-gradation in facility and documents to Section Head - Packing
• Modification in equipment to Section Head - Packing
• Deviation and implementation of CAPAs Section Head - Packing

Education Qualification

Diploma (Engineering / Pharmacy)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 years of experience in packing with knowledge of handling of QMS activity, qualification and other related documents