Production Officer – Manufacturing (4)
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL)
Manufacturing
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
Abacus Parenteral Drugs Limited (APDL) is hiring a Production Officer – Manufacturing (4) to create ensure that proper standards and parameters are followed during the product manufacturing stage in the production area.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervision
• To conduct environmental monitoring of the clean room and inform the maintenance department in case of any deviations.
• To supervise cleaning and disinfection of the clean room as per SOP.
• Report any maintenance work in the clean room to the maintenance department.
• To ensure the availability of a sufficient number of garments in the clean room.
• To do routine checks on the cleanliness of workers inside the clean room area.
• To ensure that all cleanroom staff adhere to proper gowning procedures of the cleanroom as per SOP.
• To supervise and monitor the standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the dispensing area all the time.
• Check inventory levels of materials required. That is cleaning agents, gloves, etc.
• To ensure that SOPs are followed in the process flow of water treatment.
• To enforce cGMP guidelines and ensure their implementation in the water treatment plant.
• Process control
• To fill BMR requisition upon receipt of the production plan and send it to the QA department for BMR registration.
• To get BMR approved with authorized signatures.
• To take store requisition slips from the BMR and get authorized signatures.
• To make the required equipment available in advance, which is necessary for dispensing, like sterilized scoops, double plastic bags, and cable ties.
• To give proper identification tags on issued material in the dispensing area.
• To weigh and issue the correct quantity of raw materials and balance calibration in the dispensing area.
• To monitor positive pressure and temperature/humidity of the dispensing area and inform the engineering department if any abnormality is found.
• To check the cleaning of dispensing booths and scoops after the dispensing process.
• To return excess raw and packaging material after completion of dispensing to store using a return slip.
• To receive plastic granules for daily manufacturing activities and its accountability.
• Checking and filling of batches online for proper production planning and accountability.
• To transfer dispensed raw materials to the mixing area, use the pass box for batch manufacturing.
• To ensure that batches are manufactured on time as per the SOP.
• To ensure that CIP/SIP processes are undertaken as per validated procedures.
• To do filter intensity tests on both air and product filters as the SOP.
• To start and stop production filling lines.
• To ensure smooth functioning of the water treatment plant.
• To liaise with the team leader in case of any maintenance works.
• To ensure a constant and even supply of quality RO water and WFI to all points of usage.
• To ensure that all equipment undergoes routine validation and calibration processes.
• Documentation
• To do online documentation.
• To ensure that all BMR records are properly filled on line.
• Any other Duties
• Ensure that any other duty assigned by HOD is executed to management expectations.
• AUTHORITIES:
• Operate water treatment plant equipment.
• Perform chemical cleaning of the plant and maintain it in good working condition.
• To weigh and issue the correct quantity of materials to the clean room and do balance calibration in the dispensing area.
• Do raw materials requisition from the stores and give its accountability.
• Manufacturing of product batches.
• Verification of cleanliness of the cleanroom and proper gowning of cleanroom personnel.
• Monitoring of manufacturing process.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial chemistry or any chemical related course
• 2 years’ experience working in relevant/similar company
• Competencies:
• Technical Knowledge/Skills:
• Report Writing Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Presentation skills
• Good communication & interpersonal Skills
• Computer Skills (PPt, Excel and MS Word)
• Able to learn and adopt to change.
• Innovative/creative skills.
• Behavioral/Attitude Competencies:
• Respect for others
• Sociable
• Result oriented
• Open and Decisive.
• Business Acumen
• Teamwork
• Responsible
• Mature & assertive
• TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
• Basic safety training
• Basic GMP training
• Leadership training
• Entry & exit into production area training
• Good documentation practices training
• Hygiene training
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and academic credentials to apdlug.careers@abacuspharma.com
Deadline: 30th May 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Deadline: Expired
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