Production - Compression - Sr. Operator

PeopleStrong; Daman; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong is seeking a Senior Operator for their production lines in Daman, India. The role involves operating high-speed rotary tablet presses, managing tooling and parameters, and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. Responsibilities include troubleshooting machine defects, conducting in-process checks, and leading cleaning activities.

The ideal candidate will also provide mentorship to junior staff, promoting safe operational practices. Strong experience in machine operation and quality documentation is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed automated multi-station rotary tablet presses.
• Knowledge of tooling management and maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize machine parameters.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate, and manage rotary tablet presses.
• Inspect and adjust tooling for optimal performance.
• Document production data while adhering to cGMP guidelines.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior operators.

Skills

Machine Operation

Tooling Management

Parameter Control

Troubleshooting

In-Process Checks

Documentation & cGMP

Mentorship

Tools

Rotary Tablet Presses

Job description

Production OSD: Compression – Senior Operator

Machine Operation: Setup, change over, and operate high-speed automated multi-station Rotary Tablet Presses (e.g., Sejong, Fette, Cadmach, ACG).

Tooling Management: Inspect, install, and adjust compression punches and dies (D, B, BB, or BBS tooling); identify and report tool wear or damage.

Parameter Control: Set and optimize critical processing parameters including machine speed, feeder speed, pre-compression force, main compression force, and tablet weight settings.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix real-time machine run defects such as capping, lamination, sticking, picking, binding, or tablet hardness fluctuations.

In-Process Checks: Perform regular physical tests during the run for tablet weight variation, thickness, gauge, hardness, and friability, recording data accurately.

Line Clearance & Cleaning: Lead the deep cleaning (Type A/B) of the compression cubicle, de-dusting units, and metal detectors to secure swift line clearance for product changeovers.

Documentation & cGMP: Fill out compression logs and batch records in real time according to ALCOA+ rules, ensuring strict adherence to cleanroom gowning and differential pressure limits.

Junior Mentorship: Guide and train junior operators or apprentices on safe machine operations, handling of tooling, and shop-floor safety protocols.