Officer Job in Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Mumbai

Production Officer – API Manufacturing

Department: Production
Function: API Manufacturing
Designation: Production Officer
Reports To: Production Executive / Shift In-Charge / Production Manager
Location: API Manufacturing Plant

1. Job Purpose

To execute and supervise day-to-day API manufacturing operations safely and efficiently, ensuring achievement of production targets while maintaining GMP, quality, EHS, productivity and documentation standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Production Operations

• Execute daily production activities as per the approved production plan and batch manufacturing instructions.
• Monitor and supervise manufacturing activities across assigned production areas.
• Carry out operations such as:
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  • Raw material charging
  • Reactor operations
  • Reaction monitoring
  • Filtration
  • Centrifugation
  • Washing
  • Drying
  • Milling / Micronization
  • Packing and material transfer
• Ensure manufacturing activities are performed strictly as per approved SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records.
• Monitor critical process parameters and immediately report deviations or abnormalities.
• Ensure timely completion of batches as per defined cycle time.

B. Shift Management

• Take proper handover from the previous shift and communicate critical activities to the next shift.
• Allocate work to operators / union workers based on production requirements and competency.
• Monitor manpower deployment and utilization during the shift.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, QC, Warehouse, EHS and Engineering for uninterrupted production.
• Escalate critical operational issues to the Shift In-Charge / Production Manager.

C. GMP & Documentation

• Ensure strict compliance with GMP, SOPs, GDP and data-integrity requirements.
• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records, logbooks, checklists and other production documentation accurately and in real time.
• Ensure proper line clearance and equipment status before starting manufacturing activities.
• Report deviations, incidents and process abnormalities immediately.
• Support investigations, CAPA, change controls and other quality-system activities.

D. Quality Control & Process Compliance

• Monitor critical process parameters during manufacturing.
• Coordinate with QC for sampling and testing requirements.
• Ensure only approved materials are used in manufacturing.
• Maintain proper identification and status labelling of materials and equipment.
• Prevent cross-contamination and mix-ups through strict adherence to procedures.

E. Equipment & Process Monitoring

• Ensure proper operation of reactors, centrifuges, filters, dryers, pumps, vacuum systems, mills and other production equipment.
• Conduct routine checks of equipment condition and report abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns and equipment-related issues.
• Ensure equipment cleaning and changeover activities are completed as per SOP.

F. Safety & EHS

• Ensure safe execution of all manufacturing activities.
• Follow PPE, work permit, LOTO and chemical-handling requirements.
• Ensure safe handling of solvents, chemicals, compressed gases and hazardous materials.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety training, emergency drills and near-miss reporting.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure workers follow all applicable safety procedures.

G. Housekeeping & 5S

• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of production areas.
• Ensure proper disposal and segregation of process waste.
• Drive 5S practices within the assigned area.
• Ensure equipment and surrounding areas remain clean and organized.

H. Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Support achievement of production targets and planned batch cycle times.
• Identify opportunities to reduce process losses, downtime and material wastage.
• Participate in Kaizen, productivity improvement and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Support improvement in yield, equipment utilization and manpower productivity.
• Ensure minimum avoidable production losses.

3. Key Performance Indicators

• Production plan achievement %
• Batch cycle-time adherence
• Yield %
• OEE / equipment utilization
• Production downtime
• Batch right-first-time %
• Documentation compliance
• Deviation / incident rate
• GMP compliance
• Manpower productivity
• Material and process loss
• Housekeeping / 5S compliance
• Safety performance

4. Qualification & Experience

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / relevant engineering discipline.
• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or relevant qualification may be considered based on plant requirements.

Experience:

• 2–6 years of experience in API / pharmaceutical / chemical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in batch manufacturing and process operations preferred.
• GMP-regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

5. Required Skills

• Good understanding of API manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of reactors, centrifuges, filtration and drying operations.
• Understanding of GMP and production documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.