Production Officer

Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex Inc. in Bengaluru is seeking an Officer, Production to supervise packaging activities and ensure on-time production and delivery with quality compliance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to cGMP and safety, and active participation in calibration, documentation, and process improvement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pharm knowledge, skills and abilities required.
• Adequate knowledge and ability in handling / supervising manufacturing activities.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMP practices.
• Identify and elevate equipment related issues.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner as part of a team to achieve outcomes.
• Adhere to Global Quality, Safety, HR and compliance policies.
• Maintain online documentation and proper labeling per SOPs.
• Supervise production processes to ensure quality formulations at cost and on time.
• Plan weekly production activities and allocate operator responsibilities.
• Coordinate calibration/ preventive maintenance with QA/QC.

Skills

Pharm knowledge

cGMP practices

Supervision

Equipment issues

Job description

Officer, Production

About Apotex Inc. Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions. For more information visit: www.apotex.com .

Job Summary

A role-holder to handle/supervise the packaging activities and to ensure the on-time production and delivery of product with quality compliance and cost improvisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• All other relevant duties as assigned
• To be well disciplined & maintain the same in the production department.
• To maintain the safety and housekeeping practices at work place.
• To ensure and follow good and online documentation practices.
• To ensure proper labeling procedure wherever applicable as per procedure.
• To ensure that cleaning the area as per related SOP ‘s are conducted and maintained as per proper cleanliness.
• To ensure the Calibration/Preventive maintenance of the equipment as per the schedule.
• To maintain and ensure cleaning and operation activities are performed as per procedure.
• To maintain the batch as per instruction given in batch document / procedure.
• To ensure material movement is conducted as per procedure.
• To ensure training of our self on current version of procedure prior to perform activity.
• To perform the activities assigned to him by the concerned section seniors or by his superiors in area.
• To follow the cGMP practices.
• To showcase the value of collobaration with own/other departments to complete the work assigned.
• To elevate immediately to concerned superior / manager for any deviation / non-compliance /abnormal observation.
• Shall always be ready to accept new challenges & multifunctional activities.
• Shall always stick to the time line provided or assignment given by superiors, to avoid any delays and any non-compliance.
• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory and compliance and safety requirements.
• To plan the production activities as per the weekly plan on daily basis & deliver the same to down level for its execution.
• To supervise the production process to produce quality formulation at optimum cost and within the time limit.
• To plan for various activities of the process and get it done within the specified time.
• Also maintain the online documentation related to production activities .
• To allocate the Job responsibilities for operators, housekeeping & contract labours in production area.
• To train the concern members on the related SOP’s , newly updated SOP’s , cGMP & documentation practices.
• To supervise the process validation & cleaning validation activities as per protocol in co-ordination with QA/QC.

Job Requirements

• Education
• Pharm Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Adequate knowledge and ability in handling /supervising the manufacturing activities
• In depth knowledge of cGMP practices
• Identify and elevate equipment related issues.
• Experience 12 years 0 months

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.