Jr Executive - Production
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xecute granulation activities as per approved BMR, SOPs, and manufacturing instructions.
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Operate and monitor granulation equipment such as:
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Rapid Mixer Granulator (RMG)
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Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD)
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Multi Mill / Co-Mill
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Sifter
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Octagonal Blender / Conta Blender
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Other associated granulation equipment.
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Perform equipment and area line clearance before starting manufacturing activities.
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Verify equipment cleanliness and equipment status before use.
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Charge raw materials into equipment as per approved manufacturing sequence and quantities.
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Operate RMG and monitor critical parameters such as:
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Impeller speed
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Chopper speed
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Mixing time
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Binder addition
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Granulation endpoint
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Operate FBD and monitor parameters such as:
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Inlet temperature
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Product temperature
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Airflow
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Drying time
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LOD/moisture level
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Operate milling and sifting equipment as per approved specifications.
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Ensure proper transfer and collection of dried and milled granules.
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Perform blending activities as per approved BMR and SOP.
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Monitor granule appearance, moisture, particle size, and other applicable in-process parameters.
B. Process Monitoring & Troubleshooting
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Monitor the granulation process and immediately report abnormalities to the Production Officer/Supervisor.
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Identify common granulation issues such as:
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Over-wetting
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Under-granulation
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Over-granulation
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Improper drying
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High/low LOD
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Improper particle size
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Equipment-related abnormalities
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Assist in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
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Ensure process parameters remain within approved limits.
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Minimize material loss and prevent cross-contamination during manufacturing.
C. GMP & Documentation
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Follow cGMP, SOPs, GDP, and data integrity requirements at all times.
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Record process parameters and activities accurately and contemporaneously in the BMR and equipment logbooks.
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Complete equipment usage, cleaning, and operation records.
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Follow approved procedures for material identification, status verification, and reconciliation.
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Report deviations, incidents, breakdowns, and abnormal observations immediately.
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Maintain proper documentation of yield, material consumption, and process activities.
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Support investigations related to deviations, process failures, and manufacturing issues.
D. Equipment Cleaning & Area Management
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Perform cleaning of granulation equipment and manufacturing areas as per approved SOPs.
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Ensure proper dismantling, cleaning, drying, and assembly of equipment where applicable.
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Verify equipment cleanliness before and after batch operations.
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Maintain equipment status labels and cleaning status.
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Ensure proper handling of product-contact parts.
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Maintain good housekeeping and 5S practices in the granulation area.
E. Material Handling
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Handle raw materials and in-process materials carefully according to SOPs.
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Verify material name, batch number, quantity, and status before use.
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Ensure correct material charging sequence as specified in the BMR.
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Prevent material mix-up and cross-contamination.
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Ensure proper identification and labelling of containers and intermediate materials.
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Assist in material reconciliation and yield calculation.
F. Safety
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Follow all EHS and occupational safety procedures.
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Wear appropriate PPE during manufacturing and cleaning activities.
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Follow safe operating procedures for RMG, FBD, Multi Mill, Sifter, and other equipment.
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Handle powders and cleaning agents safely.
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Report unsafe conditions, accidents, near misses, and equipment hazards immediately.
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Maintain proper housekeeping to prevent slip, trip, dust, and other workplace hazards.
G. Coordination & Teamwork
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Coordinate with Production Officers, IPQA, Warehouse, Engineering, and other relevant departments for smooth batch execution.
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Follow instructions from the Production Officer/Supervisor.
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Support timely completion of manufacturing activities according to the production plan.
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Participate in shift handover and communicate batch/process status clearly.
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Assist in training and guiding new operators on equipment operation and GMP practices.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Timely completion of granulation batches.
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Batch yield and reduction in process losses.
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Compliance with BMR/SOP/GMP requirements.
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Accuracy and completeness of documentation.
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Granulation process efficiency.
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Equipment utilization and reduction in downtime.
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Reduction in process deviations and recurring issues.
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Cleaning and line-clearance compliance.
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Safety and housekeeping performance.