Production Officer / Executive – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Topicals)

About the Role

We are hiring production professionals with hands-on experience manufacturing creams, ointments, gels, or lotions in a cGMP pharmaceutical facility. We operate under cGMP standards and are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented production professional to join our manufacturing team at our Bavla facility.

This role is open across levels Production Officer, Production Executive, and Sr. Executive and will be matched to the right candidate based on experience and capability. If you have 2 to 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical production and thrive in a disciplined, process-driven manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

You will report to the Production Manager / Production Head and work closely with QA, QC, Stores, and Engineering to keep operations running smoothly and compliantly.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc (Chemistry / Microbiology / Life Sciences), or M.Sc in a relevant discipline
• 2 to 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing specifically in topical / semi-solid / liquid dosage forms preferred
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and SOPs as applied in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Candidates must have prior experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Execution

• Execute the approved monthly production plan in line with cGMP requirements and facility SOPs
• Carry out manufacturing and packing operations strictly per approved BMR/BPR and validated process parameters
• Perform and document line clearance before batch start and after batch completion

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain real-time, accurate entries in BMR/BPR records and area logbooks
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity principles at all times
• Assist in the preparation and periodic review of BMR/BPR documents

Material & Process Control

• Ensure correct status labeling and segregation of raw, packing, and in-process materials.
• Verify material receipt, issuance, storage, and batch-wise reconciliation
• Monitor in-process control parameters and ensure results remain within specified limits

Equipment & Area Management

• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment in accordance with applicable SOPs
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability of machine change parts
• Maintain manufacturing areas to cGMP, EHS, and hygiene standards at all times

Deviation & Quality Systems

• Promptly report deviations, equipment breakdowns, or process abnormalities to the appropriate teams
• Support root cause investigations and assist in implementing CAPAs

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with QA, Stores, Engineering, and HR to ensure uninterrupted, compliant production operations

Continuous Improvement

• Participate actively in training programs and competency assessments
• Support process validation activities, equipment qualification, and internal or external audits

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing of creams, ointments, gels, or lotions in a cGMP-compliant facility
• Familiarity with BMR/BPR documentation, in-process controls, and batch reconciliation
• Exposure to deviation management, CAPA processes, or internal audit support
• Experience working cross-functionally with QA and Stores in a production setting