Job Overview

The In-Process Officer at Jawa International Limited is responsible for monitoring and controlling in process activities during pharmaceutical manufacturing to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This role focuses on ensuring that every step of the production process meets quality standards, verifying that intermediate and final products conform to specifications, and ensuring continuous production efficiency and compliance.

The In-Process Officer plays a critical role in maintaining product quality and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), while also supporting the identification and implementation of process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all in-process checks during production, including raw material verification, equipment setup, and operational parameters.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are in compliance with approved SOPs, batch records, and quality specifications.
• Monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, mixing times, and others to ensure they remain within specified limits.
• Perform real-time sampling and testing of intermediate products to ensure they meet defined quality standards.
• Identify deviations or non-conformities during production and report them to the relevant departments for immediate corrective action.
• Ensure the integrity of the production environment by enforcing GMP standards, including proper gowning, cleanliness, and controlled handling of materials.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of in-process checks, deviations, and corrective actions in production records and logbooks.
• Ensure that all in-process activities are properly documented in batch manufacturing records (BMR) and ensure that records are completed in a timely manner.
• Participate in the review and approval of production records to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization to increase production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Participate in root cause analysis for any deviations or production issues and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and Production teams to continuously improve production processes.
• Ensure that equipment used during production is properly calibrated, maintained, and operating correctly.
• Verify that raw materials, packaging materials, and intermediate products are stored and handled in accordance with SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Perform line clearance checks between batches to ensure that all materials and equipment are clean and ready for the next production run.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards, including GMP, NAFDAC, and other applicable health authority guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, records, and data related to in process activities.

Qualifications

Education

B.Sc./HND Physical sciences/Biological sciences.

Experience

Experienced or inexperienced candidates with good knowledge of key concepts will be considered.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and documentation systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.