Operator - Liquid Manufacturing

Job Title: Operator - Operator Liquid Manufacturing Location: Dubai Industrial City, Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Department Leads

Position Summary As part of a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing setup , the Operator - Liquid Manufacturing plays a crucial role in handling the preparation, compounding, and processing of liquid formulations while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory guidelines . The incumbent is responsible for operating and maintaining liquid manufacturing equipment, monitoring production parameters, and ensuring product quality during the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor liquid manufacturing equipment including mixers, homogenizers, reactors, and filtration units as per SOPs.
• Perform batch preparation, ingredient mixing, and compounding as per batch manufacturing records (BMR).
• Ensure accurate weighing, measuring, and addition of raw materials following GMP guidelines.
• Monitor temperature, pressure, pH levels, and viscosity to ensure compliance with formulation standards.
• Maintain batch records, logbooks, and process documentation as per regulatory requirements.
• Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure product consistency and uniformity.
• Work closely with QA, QC, and engineering teams to resolve production issues and deviations.
• Ensure proper cleaning, sanitization, and sterilization of manufacturing tanks, pipelines, and equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental health & safety (EHS) regulations.
• Identify and report any deviations, defects, or equipment malfunctions to the maintenance team.
• Participate in regulatory audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Optimize the liquid manufacturing process to enhance efficiency and reduce wastage.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE + EXPOSURE + EDUCATION

• Education: High school diploma / ITI / Diploma in Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2-5 years in liquid manufacturing operations in a pharmaceutical or FMCG industry.

Key Skills

• Hands-on experience with mixing, compounding, and filtration equipment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and regulatory compliance in liquid formulation.
• Familiarity with sterile and non-sterile liquid manufacturing processes.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for liquid processing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and process optimization.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in liquid manufacturing operations.