Production Support Officer

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to ensure the smooth and continuous operation of Tablets manufacturing started from the Granulation and machines operation of Compression, so that products are delivered and supplied in full and on time to the patients at the end of our supply chain.

Education, Experience & Skills

• DAE, B-Tech (Honors), bachelor’s is required.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience is required in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with colleagues.
• Adaptability and flexibility in handling changing work environments and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep the manufacturing machines in excellent working condition to attain the required output expected from the respective machines.
• Knowledge of Granulation and Compression operation of tablets.
• Hands on experience in operating Granulation and compression machines.
• Hands-on experience in operating Compression machines for setting parameters i-e Thickness, Hardness, weight and friability of tablets.
• Hands on experience in operating Granulation machine (Gral), Drying machine (Tray dryer, FBD, FBP) and compression for setting of parameters i-e compression force, machine speed, weight and feeder adjustment.
• In line with GPS, maintain line level boards on hourly basis, carry out operations as per Operator Standard Work, conduct problem solving as per standard format and escalate issues as per ‘Standard Response to Abnormalities’.
• Ensure GMP (proper labeling, IPC, Line Clearance etc.) and EHS (Zero Access Guarding, LOTO etc) compliance during operation.
• Prepare batch records of relevant operations.
• Operate the machine in cost effective way ensuring the right first time operation, changeovers and avoiding wastages.
• Ensure that the agreed preventive maintenance schedule is followed.
• Ensure that all the spare parts for the machine are available and stored properly.
• Ensure that IPC equipment and the gadgets related to the respective machine are calibrated.
• Identify, suggest and implement Operational Excellence (OE) projects after approval of the management.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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