In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) at Orange Drugs

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct line clearances and verify CIP wash water to ensure zero cross-contamination before batch changes.
• Perform hourly line checks for fill weights, code legibility etc.
• Audit area supervisors and operators on their adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate/report and halt production lines instantly if critical quality parameters drift out of specification.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in utilizing at-line testing equipment (e.g., portable pH meters, viscometers, weigh balance, standard weights for regular calibration check of in-line scales).
• Deep understanding of SPC charts to identify process drift before it results in defects.
• Knowledge of sanitation chemistry and swabbing techniques for validation.
• Proficiency in use of Office tools.

Educational Qualification

• HND or BSC in a science or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience on a high-speed production floor.
• Specific training in statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis.
• Basic certifications in factory hygiene and occupational health.