Senior Executive Job in Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd at Ankleshwar

Plan and execute daily API manufacturing activities according to the approved production plan. Supervise manufacturing operations such as raw-material charging, reaction, heating/cooling, extraction, distillation, crystallization, filtration, centrifugation, drying, milling, and packing, as applicable to the process. Ensure manufacturing activities are performed according to approved BMR/BPR, SOPs, process parameters, and safety procedures. Monitor critical process parameters and ensure operation within validated/approved ranges. Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, raw materials, solvents, and utilities. Monitor batch progress, cycle time, yield, and productivity and take appropriate action for deviations from planned targets. Ensure timely completion and handover of batches to subsequent processing stages. GMP & Documentation Ensure strict compliance with cGMP, SOPs, BMR/BPR, GDP, and data-integrity requirements. Review production documentation and ensure entries are complete, accurate, contemporaneous, and traceable. Ensure proper line clearance, area clearance, equipment status identification, and equipment cleaning before and after manufacturing. Identify and report process deviations, incidents, abnormal observations, and equipment-related issues. Participate in investigations related to deviations, CAPA, change controls, OOS/OOT, process failures, and yield variations. Support preparation and implementation of CAPA and other corrective/preventive actions. Participate in regulatory, customer, and internal audits and provide required production-related information and records. Team Management Supervise and guide Production Officers, Executives, and Operators during manufacturing operations. Allocate manpower according to production requirements and ensure effective utilization of resources. Conduct on-job training on manufacturing processes, SOPs, GMP, safety, and documentation practices. Monitor team performance and ensure adherence to production and safety procedures. Promote a strong GMP, quality, and safety culture within the production area. Equipment & Process Ensure proper operation and cleaning of manufacturing equipment. Coordinate with Engineering for equipment breakdowns, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting. Assist in equipment qualification and process validation activities. Support process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, solvent recovery, energy consumption, and overall process efficiency. Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with QA, QC, Engineering, Warehouse, EHS, R&D/Process Development, and Planning to ensure smooth batch execution. Coordinate with QC for sampling, testing, and release of intermediates and finished APIs. Coordinate with QA for batch documentation, line clearance, deviations, and batch release requirements. Coordinate with Warehouse for timely availability of approved raw materials, solvents, and packaging materials. Work closely with EHS to ensure safe handling of chemicals, solvents, gases, and hazardous processes. Educational Qualification M.Sc. in Chemistry / Organic Chemistry B.Sc. in Chemistry B.Pharm / M.Pharm or Chemical Engineering qualification may be considered depending on the organization's requirements. Experience Typically 4–7 years of relevant experience in API Production. Experience in chemical synthesis, API manufacturing, and GMP-compliant pharmaceutical production preferred. Hands-on experience in batch manufacturing and handling production teams is desirable. Technical Competencies API chemical synthesis and manufacturing Reaction chemistry and process parameter control Crystallization and precipitation Filtration / centrifugation Drying and milling Solvent handling and recovery Batch manufacturing and documentation cGMP / GDP / Data Integrity Deviation, CAPA, and Change Control Process validation Equipment troubleshooting EHS and chemical safety Production planning and execution Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Batch execution as per production schedule Batch yield and productivity Cycle-time adherence Right-first-time batch documentation Reduction in process deviations GMP compliance Equipment utilization Manpower productivity Solvent/raw-material efficiency Safety performance Timely implementation of CAPA and improvement actions Core Competencies Leadership and team management Decision-making Problem-solving Process understanding Analytical thinking Cross-functional coordination