- xecute granulation activities as per approved BMR, SOPs, and manufacturing instructions.

- Operate and monitor granulation equipment such as:

Rapid Mixer Granulator (RMG)

Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD)

Multi Mill / Co-Mill

Sifter

Octagonal Blender / Conta Blender

Other associated granulation equipment.

- Perform equipment and area line clearance before starting manufacturing activities.

- Verify equipment cleanliness and equipment status before use.

- Charge raw materials into equipment as per approved manufacturing sequence and quantities.

- Operate RMG and monitor critical parameters such as:

Impeller speed

Chopper speed

Mixing time

Binder addition

Granulation endpoint

- Operate FBD and monitor parameters such as:

Inlet temperature

Product temperature

Airflow

Drying time

LOD/moisture level

- Operate milling and sifting equipment as per approved specifications.

- Ensure proper transfer and collection of dried and milled granules.

- Perform blending activities as per approved BMR and SOP.

- Monitor granule appearance, moisture, particle size, and other applicable in-process parameters.

B. Process Monitoring & Troubleshooting

- Monitor the granulation process and immediately report abnormalities to the Production Officer/Supervisor.

- Identify common granulation issues such as:

Over-wetting

Under-granulation

Over-granulation

Improper drying

High/low LOD

Improper particle size

Equipment-related abnormalities

- Assist in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.

- Ensure process parameters remain within approved limits.

- Minimize material loss and prevent cross-contamination during manufacturing.

C. GMP & Documentation

- Follow cGMP, SOPs, GDP,



and data integrity requirements at all times.

- Record process parameters and activities accurately and contemporaneously in the BMR and equipment logbooks.

- Complete equipment usage, cleaning, and operation records.

- Follow approved procedures for material identification, status verification, and reconciliation.

- Report deviations, incidents, breakdowns, and abnormal observations immediately.

- Maintain proper documentation of yield, material consumption, and process activities.

- Support investigations related to deviations, process failures, and manufacturing issues.

D. Equipment Cleaning & Area Management

- Perform cleaning of granulation equipment and manufacturing areas as per approved SOPs.

- Ensure proper dismantling, cleaning, drying, and assembly of equipment where applicable.

- Verify equipment cleanliness before and after batch operations.

- Maintain equipment status labels and cleaning status.

- Ensure proper handling of product-contact parts.

- Maintain good housekeeping and 5S practices in the granulation area.

E. Material Handling

- Handle raw materials and in-process materials carefully according to SOPs.

- Verify material name, batch number, quantity, and status before use.

- Ensure correct material charging sequence as specified in the BMR.





- Prevent material mix-up and cross-contamination.

- Ensure proper identification and labelling of containers and intermediate materials.

- Assist in material reconciliation and yield calculation.

F. Safety

- Follow all EHS and occupational safety procedures.

- Wear appropriate PPE during manufacturing and cleaning activities.

- Follow safe operating procedures for RMG, FBD, Multi Mill, Sifter, and other equipment.

- Handle powders and cleaning agents safely.

- Report unsafe conditions, accidents, near misses, and equipment hazards immediately.

- Maintain proper housekeeping to prevent slip, trip, dust, and other workplace hazards.

G. Coordination & Teamwork

- Coordinate with Production Officers, IPQA, Warehouse, Engineering, and other relevant departments for smooth batch execution.

- Follow instructions from the Production Officer/Supervisor.

- Support timely completion of manufacturing activities according to the production plan.

- Participate in shift handover and communicate batch/process status clearly.

- Assist in training and guiding recent operators on equipment operation and GMP practices.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely completion of granulation batches.

- Batch yield and reduction in process losses.

- Compliance with BMR/SOP/GMP requirements.

- Accuracy and completeness of documentation.

- Granulation process efficiency.

- Equipment utilization and reduction in downtime.

- Reduction in process deviations and recurring issues.

- Cleaning and line-clearance compliance.

- Safety and housekeeping performance.

📌 Jr Executive - Production (India)
🏢 CEAT
📍 India