Senior Technician
Job Description
Purpose
To independently operate, troubleshoot, and support pharmaceutical packing operations, while guiding technicians and ensuring compliance with cGMP, quality, and safety standards.
Position / Job Title
Senior Technician Packing
Department
Production Packing
Reporting To
Executive/ Sr. Executive
Location
Indore
Years of Experience
4–8 years of experience in pharmaceutical packing operations.
Dosage Form
Solid & Semi solid
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
Packing Operations
• Independently operate primary and secondary packing machines (blister, bottle filling, labelling, cartoning).
• Perform machine setup, changeover, and fine adjustments as per BPR and SOPs.
• Ensure smooth operation with minimum breakdowns and rejections.
• Achieve planned packing output while maintaining quality standards.
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
• Identify and rectify routine machine breakdowns and operational issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance for major breakdowns.
• Support execution of preventive maintenance and calibration activities.
Quality & Compliance
• Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, GDP, data integrity, and SOPs.
• Perform and support line clearance, reconciliation, and in-process checks.
• Ensure proper handling of rejections, deviations, and documentation.
• Support audit readiness and inspections.
Team Support & Training
• Guide and train Technicians and Helpers on machine operation and GMP practices.
• Support shift handover and ensure continuity of operations.
• Communicate issues effectively to supervisors.
Safety & Housekeeping
• Ensure compliance with EHS norms, PPE usage, 5S, and housekeeping.
• Maintain cleanroom discipline in packing areas.
Qualifications Education:
ITI / Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical / Pharma) or equivalent
Additional notes
Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Strong hands-on experience with packing equipment.
• Good understanding of packing BPRs, SOPs, and GMP requirements.
• Exposure to regulated market packing preferred.
• Knowledge of serialization / vision inspection systems is an advantage.
Behavioral Skills
• Leadership on shop floor
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work in shifts
Preferred / Added Advantages
• Hands on experience on Blister packing line
• Experience in high-speed automated packing lines
• Exposure to continuous improvement / 5S initiatives