3 Production Officer – Compression
2025-05-09T08:48:14+00:00
Dei BioPharma
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FULL_TIME
Matugga
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-05-12T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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Job Summary:
The Production Officer Compression is responsible for supervising the tablet compression process in the manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms, ensuring compliance with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The role involves operating and monitoring rotary tablet press machines, adjusting compression parameters (weight, hardness, thickness), conducting in-process checks and ensuring batch integrity and equipment readiness. The officer will coordinate with QA, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve deviations, optimize productivity and ensure timely execution of production schedules. The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of compression processes, tooling management, machine troubleshooting and regulatory compliance within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the tablet compression process in line with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and production plans.
- Operate and monitor tablet compression equipment including single and double rotary tablet presses.
- Set and adjust compression parameters such as tablet weight, thickness, hardness and turret speed to achieve batch specifications.
- Conduct and document in-process quality checks including weight variation, hardness, friability and tablet appearance.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP documentation practices, including logbooks, equipment cleaning records and deviation reports.
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks.
- Ensure proper cleaning, setup and changeover of equipment to avoid cross-contamination and maintain batch integrity.
- Participate in product scale-up, validation and troubleshooting activities.
- Train and supervise compression operators, ensuring safety, productivity and adherence to procedures.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and operational discipline within the compression area.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 3–4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical tablet compression operations under cGMP.
- Proficient in operating rotary compression machines and performing minor mechanical adjustments.
- Familiarity with compression tooling (punches/dies), machine troubleshooting and in-process quality control.
- Strong understanding of cGMP, ALCOA+ principles and production documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and coordinate across departments.
Experience in validation and scale-up activities is an added advantage.
Supervise the tablet compression process in line with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and production plans. Operate and monitor tablet compression equipment including single and double rotary tablet presses. Set and adjust compression parameters such as tablet weight, thickness, hardness and turret speed to achieve batch specifications. Conduct and document in-process quality checks including weight variation, hardness, friability and tablet appearance. Ensure compliance with cGMP documentation practices, including logbooks, equipment cleaning records and deviation reports. Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks. Ensure proper cleaning, setup and changeover of equipment to avoid cross-contamination and maintain batch integrity. Participate in product scale-up, validation and troubleshooting activities. Train and supervise compression operators, ensuring safety, productivity and adherence to procedures. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and operational discipline within the compression area
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field from a recognized institution. Experience and Competencies: Minimum of 3–4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical tablet compression operations under cGMP. Proficient in operating rotary compression machines and performing minor mechanical adjustments. Familiarity with compression tooling (punches/dies), machine troubleshooting and in-process quality control. Strong understanding of cGMP, ALCOA+ principles and production documentation. Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and coordinate across departments. Experience in validation and scale-up activities is an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
3 Production Officer – Compression
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Dei BioPharma
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 12 2025
Duty Station:
Matugga | Uganda | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Production Officer Compression is responsible for supervising the tablet compression process in the manufacturing of oral solid dosage forms, ensuring compliance with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The role involves operating and monitoring rotary tablet press machines, adjusting compression parameters (weight, hardness, thickness), conducting in-process checks and ensuring batch integrity and equipment readiness. The officer will coordinate with QA, engineering and maintenance teams to resolve deviations, optimize productivity and ensure timely execution of production schedules. The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of compression processes, tooling management, machine troubleshooting and regulatory compliance within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the tablet compression process in line with approved Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and production plans.
- Operate and monitor tablet compression equipment including single and double rotary tablet presses.
- Set and adjust compression parameters such as tablet weight, thickness, hardness and turret speed to achieve batch specifications.
- Conduct and document in-process quality checks including weight variation, hardness, friability and tablet appearance.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP documentation practices, including logbooks, equipment cleaning records and deviation reports.
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks.
- Ensure proper cleaning, setup and changeover of equipment to avoid cross-contamination and maintain batch integrity.
- Participate in product scale-up, validation and troubleshooting activities.
- Train and supervise compression operators, ensuring safety, productivity and adherence to procedures.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and operational discipline within the compression area.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Pharmacy, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field from a recognized institution.
Experience and Competencies:
- Minimum of 3–4 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical tablet compression operations under cGMP.
- Proficient in operating rotary compression machines and performing minor mechanical adjustments.
- Familiarity with compression tooling (punches/dies), machine troubleshooting and in-process quality control.
- Strong understanding of cGMP, ALCOA+ principles and production documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and coordinate across departments.
Experience in validation and scale-up activities is an added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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