Production - OSD - Officer

PeopleStrong; Daman; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Line Supervision role oversees daily unit operations across Granulation, Compression and Coating to achieve production targets while upholding quality and compliance.

You will operate and troubleshoot automated OSD machinery (RMG, FBP, high-speed Rotary Tablet Presses), perform IPQC checks and ensure ALCOA-compliant BMR entries, line clearance during changeovers, and effective manpower allocation to maximize line efficiency and maintain cGMP/Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing line supervision.
• Knowledge of cGMP and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily unit operations in Granulation, Compression and Coating to meet production targets.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated OSD machinery including RMG, FBP, and Rotary Tablet Presses.
• Conduct IPQC checks for tablet weight, thickness, hardness, friability and disintegration time.
• Ensure ALCOA-compliant BMR entries and equipment logbooks.
• Execute line clearance during product changeovers to prevent cross-contamination.
• Allocate tasks to operators and contract technicians to optimize machine utilization.
• Monitor deviations and assist in material reconciliation.
• Enforce cGMP, PPE use, gowning, hygiene and safety protocols.

Skills

Line supervision

Manpower management

Deviation reporting

IPQC knowledge

cGMP compliance

Safety discipline

Tools

Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMG)

Fluid Bed Processors (FBP)

Rotary Tablet Presses

BMR documentation system

Job description

Line Supervision

Supervise daily unit operations across Granulation, Compression, and Coating sections to achieve planned production targets.

Equipment Operation

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot automated OSD machinery including Rapid Mixer Granulators (RMG), Fluid Bed Processors (FBP), and high-speed Rotary Tablet Presses.

In-Process Checks (IPQC)

Conduct and document routine quality checks like tablet weight variation, thickness, hardness, friability, and disintegration time.

BMR Documentation

Ensure real-time, error-free, and ALCOA-compliant entries in Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) and equipment logbooks.

Line Clearance

Execute and verify strict line clearance protocols during product changeovers to eliminate any risk of cross-contamination or mix-ups.

Manpower Management

Allocate daily tasks to operators and contract technicians to ensure optimal machine utilization and line efficiency.

Deviation Reporting

Monitor shop-floor processes, report any equipment or process deviations instantly, and assist in material reconciliation.

cGMP & Safety

Enforce strict cleanroom discipline, correct gowning procedures, personal hygiene, and mandatory use of specialized safety gear (PPE).