Granulation Operator

Role & responsibilities

• Operate and monitor granulation equipment, including Rapid Mixer Granulator (RMG), Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD), and Fluid Bed Processor (FBP), in accordance with approved SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
• Operate SCADA-based systems to monitor, control, and record critical process parameters during manufacturing.
• Perform granulation, drying, blending, and material handling activities while ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety requirements.
• Monitor and maintain critical environmental and process parameters such as temperature, relative humidity (RH), differential pressure (DP), and moisture content within specified limits.
• Perform equipment setup, line clearance, cleaning, and changeover activities as per approved procedures.
• Complete production documentation, including BMRs, equipment logbooks, and SCADA records, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Inspect equipment before, during, and after operation, and promptly report any equipment malfunctions, deviations, or process abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• Follow cGMP, EHS, and company policies, maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and the use of appropriate PPE.
• Support production targets by ensuring product quality, minimizing material wastage, and participating in validation, audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/B.Sc./B.Pharm./ITI or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy, Science, or a relevant technical discipline.
• 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferably in the granulation section.
• Understanding of critical process parameters, including temperature, relative humidity (RH), differential pressure (DP), and moisture control.
• Understanding of critical process parameters, including temperature, relative humidity (RH), differential pressure (DP), and moisture control.