Production Officer – API Manufacturing Department: Production Function: API Manufacturing Designation: Production Officer Reports To: Production Executive / Shift In-Charge / Production Manager

Location:
API Manufacturing Plant 1. Job Purpose To execute and supervise day-to-day API manufacturing operations safely and efficiently, ensuring achievement of production targets while maintaining GMP, quality, EHS, productivity and documentation standards. 2.

Key Responsibilities
A. Production Operations
• Execute daily production activities as per the approved production plan and batch manufacturing instructions.
• Monitor and supervise manufacturing activities across assigned production areas.
• Carry out operations such as:
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• Raw material charging
• Reactor operations
• Reaction monitoring
• Filtration
• Centrifugation
• Washing
• Drying
• Milling / Micronization
• Packing and material transfer
• Ensure manufacturing activities are performed strictly as per approved SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records.
• Monitor critical process parameters and immediately report deviations or abnormalities.
• Ensure timely completion of batches as per defined cycle time. B. Shift Management
• Take proper handover from the previous shift and communicate critical activities to the next shift.
• Allocate work to operators / union workers based on production requirements and competency.
• Monitor manpower deployment and utilization during the shift.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, QC, Warehouse, EHS and Engineering for uninterrupted production.
• Escalate critical operational issues to the Shift In-Charge / Production Manager. C. GMP & Documentation
• Ensure strict compliance with GMP, SOPs, GDP and data-integrity requirements.
• Complete Batch Manufacturing Records, logbooks, checklists and other production documentation accurately and in real time.




• Ensure proper line clearance and equipment status before starting manufacturing activities.
• Report deviations, incidents and process abnormalities immediately.
• Support investigations, CAPA, change controls and other quality-system activities. D. Quality Control & Process Compliance
• Monitor critical process parameters during manufacturing.
• Coordinate with QC for sampling and testing requirements.
• Ensure only approved materials are used in manufacturing.
• Maintain proper identification and status labelling of materials and equipment.
• Prevent cross-contamination and mix-ups through strict adherence to procedures. E. Equipment & Process Monitoring
• Ensure proper operation of reactors, centrifuges, filters, dryers, pumps, vacuum systems, mills and other production equipment.
• Conduct routine checks of equipment condition and report abnormalities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for breakdowns and equipment-related issues.
• Ensure equipment cleaning and changeover activities are completed as per SOP. F. Safety & EHS
• Ensure protected execution of all manufacturing activities.
• Follow PPE, work permit, LOTO and chemical-handling requirements.
• Ensure safe handling of solvents, chemicals, compressed gases and hazardous materials.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety training, emergency drills and near-miss reporting.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure workers follow all applicable safety procedures. G.



Housekeeping & 5S
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of production areas.
• Ensure proper disposal and segregation of process waste.
• Drive 5S practices within the assigned area.
• Ensure equipment and surrounding areas remain clean and organized. H. Productivity & Continuous Improvement
• Support achievement of production targets and planned batch cycle times.
• Identify opportunities to reduce process losses, downtime and material wastage.
• Participate in Kaizen, productivity improvement and manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Support improvement in yield, equipment utilization and manpower productivity.
• Ensure minimum avoidable production losses. 3. Key Performance Indicators
• Production plan achievement %
• Batch cycle-time adherence
• Yield %
• OEE / equipment utilization
• Production downtime
• Batch right-first-time %
• Documentation compliance
• Deviation / incident rate
• GMP compliance
• Manpower productivity
• Material and process loss
• Housekeeping / 5S compliance
• Safety performance 4. Qualification & Experience Qualification:
• B.
E./B.
Tech in Chemical Engineering / relevant engineering discipline.
• B.
Sc./M.
Sc. in Chemistry or relevant qualification may be considered based on plant requirements.

Experience:
• 2–6 years of experience in API / pharmaceutical / chemical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in batch manufacturing and process operations preferred.
• GMP-regulated manufacturing experience preferred. 5. Required Skills
• Good understanding of API manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of reactors, centrifuges, filtration and drying operations.
• Understanding of GMP and production documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.

📌 Officer (Mumbai)
🏢 Cadila Pharmaceuticals
📍 Mumbai