Junior Operator Production

Cipla; Rangpo; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cipla in India seeks a Production Operator to execute manufacturing shifts in line with safety and GMP standards, manage batch records, and optimize resource use.

You will conduct cGMP training for workers, ensure housekeeping, PPE usage, and data integrity in online documentation, while coordinating with Engineering and Safety teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Pharmacy or Mechanical required.
• 0–2 years' manufacturing experience in pharma preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit operations and follow SOPs for batch manufacturing.
• Maintain documentation and ensure data integrity.
• Train workmen on cGMP, equipment operation and housekeeping.

Skills

Safety awareness

GMP

Batch documentation

Equipment operation

Housekeeping

Education

Diploma in Pharmacy

Diploma in Mechanical

Tools

SOPs

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute the production operations in line with safety and GMP requirements to meet the manufacturing targets in shift.

Key Accountabilities (1/6)

• Perform unit operations as per SOP and unit processes as per batch manufacturing record
• Optimize the utilization of available resources for achieving production in shift
• Maintain equipment, facility and block premises as per SOP for audit readiness

Key Accountabilities (2/6)

• Identify the deficiency in area and errors in documents and rectify them as per requirement
• Propose and implement new idea to enhance production, optimise the use of consumable goods and maximum utilisation of resources

Key Accountabilities (3/6)

• Maintain online documentation and timely entries in BMR and supporting documents
• Check documentation before submission to ensure data integrity

Key Accountabilities (4/6)

• Conduct training related to cGMP, equipment operation, safety and housekeeping for workmen
• Optimize the use of resources in housekeeping
• Ensure good housekeeping and sanitisation as per the guidelines
• Ensure usage and maintenance of PPEs by workmen during shifts
• Report any near-miss to officer in-charge in time

Major Challenges

• Meeting shift targets due to unavailability of adequate resources. Overcome by efficient work load distribution and resource optimisation
• Meeting production targets due to lapses in knowledge transfer between shifts. Overcome by bridging gaps between inter-shift communication

Key Interactions (1/2)

• Engineering & Utility for system and equipment related queries (Daily)
• Safety for safety rounds and PPE (Weekly)
• Formulation Technical Support for troubleshooting in products (Case Basis)

Formulation Tech Transfer

for support in new products (Project Basis)

Key Interactions (2/2)

• Equipment manufacturer for troubleshooting in machine (Case Basis)

Dimensions (1/2)

• Number of dosage forms : 2
• Number of tech transfer supported per month : 2
• Number of batches executed per month : 35-40
• Achieve internal OTIF more than 90%
• Meet percentage utilisation of plant as per the plan
• 0% errors in documentation
• Zero reportable accidents / incidences during manufacturing
• Achieve 0% failures / deviations target

100% compliance to SOP

Key Decisions (1/2)

Scheduling house-keeping activities

Key Decisions (2/2)

• Equipment Selection to Section Head
• Modification in plant and equipment to Production Officer

Education Qualification

Diploma in Pharmacy / Mechanical

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing organisation preferably in pharmaceutical industry