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Junior Officer - Production

3-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 17, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Junior Officer – Production

Posting Date: 9 September 2025
Country: India
State: Sikkim
Location: Rangpo
Req ID: 97735


Job Purpose

  • Monitor and execute production activities during shifts while maintaining cGMP and safety standards to achieve production targets.


Key Accountabilities

1. Production Execution

  • Execute assigned tasks as per planned production activities to meet shift targets.

  • Manage available resources efficiently to achieve production targets.

  • Optimize usage of consumables to reduce costs.

  • Increase area efficiency by reducing equipment downtime.

2. Process Compliance & Quality

  • Maintain standard process parameters as per BMRs and supporting documents.

  • Ensure all operations comply with GMP and safety norms.

  • Maintain equipment, facilities, and block premises per regulatory compliance.

  • Update documentation and deviations on CipDox during operations.

  • Perform validation, qualification, and calibration activities as scheduled.

  • Prepare and update documents as per GMP requirements.

3. Documentation & Systems

  • Maintain manufacturing records and online documentation (BMR and supporting documents).

  • Operate and update systems such as SAP, CipDox, and QMS.

  • Ensure timely entries and accuracy in all documentation.

4. Safety Compliance

  • Follow safe work processes and ensure proper usage of safety appliances.

  • Coordinate with HSE department to ensure availability and use of PPEs.

  • Promote a safe working environment during production activities.

5. Efficiency & Resource Management

  • Optimize resource allocation and workload distribution in shifts.

  • Ensure equipment utilization is maximized and downtime minimized.

6. Major Challenges

  • Meeting shift targets with limited resources → overcome via efficient resource optimization.

  • Ensuring knowledge transfer between shifts → bridge gaps through inter-shift communication.

  • Maintaining cGMP during system downtime → coordinate with engineering and technical support teams.


Key Interactions

Daily / Regular:

  • QA/QC: Batch scheduling and product issues

  • Engineering & Utility: System-related queries

  • Stores & Warehouse: RM/PM related activities

  • Safety: Safety rounds and PPE requirements

Case / Project Basis:

  • Formulation Technical Support: Product troubleshooting

  • Formulation Technology Transfer: New product support

  • Maintenance Contractors & Vendors: Machine repairs and spares

  • Equipment Manufacturer: Machine troubleshooting


Dimensions

  • Direct Reports: 12 (dotted reporting in shift)

  • Areas Managed: 3

  • Dosage Forms: 2

  • Tech Transfers Supported/Month: 2

  • Batches Executed/Month: 35–40

  • Targets:

    • Internal OTIF > 90%

    • YOY improvement in shift efficiency

    • Zero reportable accidents/incidents

    • Batch failure reduction

    • 0% errors in online documentation

    • 100% compliance to SOPs and safety regulations


Key Decisions

  • Shift-Level Decisions: Resource allocation, workload distribution

  • Escalated Decisions (to Section Head):

    • Facility and document upgrades

    • Plant and equipment modifications

    • Deviations and CAPA implementation


Education Qualification

  • Bachelor in Pharmacy


Relevant Work Experience

  • 3–4 years of experience, with at least 2 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing

  • Knowledge of cGMP practices and formulation production equipment operations