Process Engineer GMR

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Responsible for providing technical support to GMR & production team to maximize quality and productivity of capsule manufacturing process. Determines and specifies optimum processing parameters for Gel preparation in Gel Melt Room. Provide guidance, training, and technical information to production personnel. Provide support new product development and ensure batch production first time right.

Control and Proper utilization of the consumables (Gelatin, Colors, Cleaning agents) Ensure the Safety & GMP on GMR shop floor.

Key responsibilities:

GMR shift related

• Responsible for day to day GMR operations related activity, make the daily, weekly monthly reports.
• Ensure updated SOP in place and in use, initiate all the required documents (i.e. incident, Deviation, validation, SOP compliance etc.).
• Verification of all process parameters, should meet the requirement .
• Ensure all equipment health checkup should be done as per plan. Coordinate with other department for any correction in case of machine failure or utility disruptions etc. Follow up with maintenance team and ensure necessary action is done and maintain as per GMP.
• Ensure the daily trim & capsule grinding, sampling & labeling of bags. All the stock trim to be update in BCFT 1 system.
• Update the new color formula in BCFT1.
• Read and follow the Production Schedule and do the Planning of new colour development.
• Verify the previous day’s all the melt cycle graphic information in SCADA. If found any abnormality, report and do the RCA.
• Understand and apply cGMP guidelines in Gelatin Preparation Room including labelling etc.
• Ensure daily verification of equipment, weighing balance should be done.
• Ensure the RM should be stored at their location, with proper labeling and if required to send to retesting.
• Control and minimize waste of RM including trim, recyclable capsule, gel, additives and dyes to ensure cost effective production.
• Maintain record of waste gel solution, trims, capsules. Ensure disposal of the material as per SOP and guidelines.
• Maintain inventory supplies and take inventory of various items.
• Ensure changes, process improvement plans, revised procedure and other changes are being implemented in shift post training and ensure these are consistently maintained.
• Ensure area in shift, remains presentable in shift in terms of cleanliness, organized form, documentation and systems etc.
• Maintain 5S in the area.
• Ensure the audit readiness in GMR area.
• Do other jobs as defined by HOD and be part of change management in general.

Environmental, Health & Safety:

• Act in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies on safety and environment, give feedback, make inspections and implement and follow up corrections.
• Ensure safe working culture in shift including safe working habits, use of PPEs etc.

Quality:

• Ensure general GMP guidelines are being followed and motivate colleagues to do the same consistently.
• Responsible for in process quality control of work in progress.
• Do follow ups regularly to ensure system in place.

Key requirements:

• Degree in B.tech/Mechanical/Diploma/B.Pharma.
• A work experience of between 4 years to 07 years in the similar role.
• Good Communication skills

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law