Production - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (External preparation)

Umendra Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. · Greater ahmedabad area, India

About the Role

We are hiring production professionals with hands-on experience manufacturing creams, ointments, gels, or lotions in a cGMP pharmaceutical facility. We operate under cGMP standards and are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented production professional to join our manufacturing team at our Bavla facility.

This role is open across levels — Production Officer, Production Executive, and Sr. Executive — and will be matched to the right candidate based on experience and capability. If you have 2 to 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical production and thrive in a disciplined, process-driven manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.

You will report to the Production Manager / Production Head and work closely with QA, QC, Stores, and Engineering to keep operations running smoothly and compliantly.

Qualifications

• B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc (Chemistry / Microbiology / Life Sciences), or M.Sc in a relevant discipline
• 2 to 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing — specifically in topical / semi-solid / liquid dosage forms preferred
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and SOPs as applied in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Candidates must have prior experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Execution

• Execute the approved monthly production plan in line with cGMP requirements and facility SOPs
• Carry out manufacturing and packing operations strictly per approved BMR/BPR and validated process parameters
• Perform and document line clearance before batch start and after batch completion

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain real-time, accurate entries in BMR/BPR records and area logbooks
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity principles at all times
• Assist in the preparation and periodic review of BMR/BPR documents

Material & Process Control

• Ensure correct status labeling and segregation of raw, packing, and in-process materials.
• Verify material receipt, issuance, storage, and batch-wise reconciliation
• Monitor in-process control parameters and ensure results remain within specified limits

Equipment & Area Management

• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment in accordance with applicable SOPs
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability of machine change parts
• Maintain manufacturing areas to cGMP, EHS, and hygiene standards at all times

Deviation & Quality Systems

• Promptly report deviations, equipment breakdowns, or process abnormalities to the appropriate teams
• Support root cause investigations and assist in implementing CAPAs

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with QA, Stores, Engineering, and HR to ensure uninterrupted, compliant production operations

Continuous Improvement

• Participate actively in training programs and competency assessments
• Support process validation activities, equipment qualification, and internal or external audits

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing of creams, ointments, gels, or lotions in a cGMP-compliant facility
• Familiarity with BMR/BPR documentation, in-process controls, and batch reconciliation
• Exposure to deviation management, CAPA processes, or internal audit support
• Experience working cross-functionally with QA and Stores in a production setting