Floor Incharge

Job Description: Pharmaceutical Tablet Manufacturing Floor In-Charge

Job Title: Production Supervisor / Floor In-Charge - Oral Solid Dosage (Tablets) Department: Production / Manufacturing Reports To: Production Manager

Role Summary

The Floor In-Charge is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and execution of all tablet manufacturing operations on the assigned production floor. This role ensures that all production activities—including weighing, granulation, compression, and coating—are executed safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR).

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Operations & Efficiency

2. Supervision: Oversee all stages of tablet production (Dispensing, Granulation, Drying, Milling, Blending, Compression, Coating) to ensure they are completed according to the established production schedule and BMR/SOPs.

3. Target Achievement: Drive the team to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets (yield and output) efficiently.
4. Resource Management: Ensure the availability of required raw materials, packaging materials, and approved components before initiating a batch.
5. Equipment Management: Supervise the operation, setup, changeover, and cleaning of all manufacturing equipment (e.g., RMGs, FBDs, blenders, tablet presses, coaters).

6. Troubleshooting: Act as the first line of support for identifying and resolving process and equipment-related issues, coordinating with the Engineering/Maintenance team as necessary.

7. Quality, Compliance & Documentation

8. cGMP Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, cGCP (Good Clinical Practices), and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) guidelines on the shop floor at all times.

9. Batch Record Review: Accurately and contemporaneously document all production activities in the Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR) and logbooks. Review completed documentation for correctness and completeness.
10. Line Clearance: Execute and verify area and equipment clearances before and after each operation to prevent mix-ups and cross-contamination.
11. In-Process Checks (IPQC): Coordinate closely with the Quality Control/Assurance team to ensure timely and accurate execution of all in-process quality checks (e.g., tablet weight, hardness, friability, disintegration).

12. Deviation Handling: Report and investigate any deviations, non-conformances, or incidents immediately and initiate appropriate documentation (e.g., Deviation Report, CAPA).

13. Team Leadership & Development

14. Staff Allocation: Assign daily tasks and manage shift-wise manpower to optimize workflow and productivity.

15. Training: Conduct on-the-job training and periodic retraining for production operators and assistants on SOPs, BMR procedures, equipment operation, and safety.

16. Discipline & Morale: Promote a positive work environment, enforce company policies, and address minor disciplinary issues and performance concerns.

17. Coordination & Reporting

18. Inter-Departmental Liaison: Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) for in-process checks and documentation review; with Warehouse/Stores for material movements; and with Engineering for equipment maintenance and calibration.

19. Reporting: Generate and present daily production reports, shift handover reports, and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and batch cycle time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25, ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person