Associate Manufacturing Operations Specialist

- Perform line clearance before starting compression activities.
- Verify cleanliness and status labels of compression machine, tooling, and accessories.
- Ensure availability of approved Batch Manufacturing Record (BMR).
- Verify granules/blend details and status labels before use.
- Install and set up punches, dies, and turret as per product requirements.
- Operate tablet compression machine according to approved parameters.
- Adjust machine settings for tablet weight, hardness, thickness, and compression force.
- Monitor critical process parameters during compression.
- Perform and record in-process checks at specified intervals.
- Ensure tablet appearance, weight variation, thickness, friability, and hardness are within specifications.
- Collect samples for in-process testing as per BMR.
- Minimize tablet defects such as capping, lamination, sticking, picking, and chipping.
- Reconcile product quantities during and after batch completion.
- Complete all BMR entries accurately and in real time.
- Maintain equipment usage and logbook records.
- Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity requirements.
- Prevent mix-up and cross-contamination during operations.
- Clean compression machine, punches, dies, and area after batch completion.
- Report deviations, machine breakdowns, and abnormalities immediately.
- Follow cGMP, safety requirements, and wear appropriate PPE.
- Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness in the compression area.

Ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the compression process.

ITI/ Diploma