Cream & Ointment Compounding Machine Operator

Role Overview

This position plays a hands-on role in the day-to-day production of pharmaceutical dosage forms, working closely with both process operators and quality teams to keep manufacturing lines running reliably and safely. You will be responsible for monitoring production equipment, verifying that each batch is produced according to approved procedures, and maintaining the accurate documentation that regulators expect from a GMP-compliant facility. Your attention to process detail directly protects product integrity and patient safety across every batch released from the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot pharmaceutical processing equipment and production lines, ensuring all mechanical systems are functioning correctly and within validated parameters.
• Perform line clearances at the start and end of each batch, confirming that all previous materials, labels, and documentation have been removed before production begins.
• Prepare, review, and maintain batch manufacturing records, logbooks, and other GMP documentation to meet WHO and Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Kenya requirements.
• Sample in-process materials and monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and mixing times to ensure product quality is not compromised.
• Coordinate with quality assurance personnel on deviation reports, root cause investigations, and corrective or preventive actions arising from production issues.
• Support the qualification and validation of new or modified equipment, participating in protocol execution and collecting data required for formal reports.
• Train and guide production operators in proper procedures for equipment handling, hygiene, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure that cleaning procedures, environmental monitoring, and housekeeping standards are maintained consistently across the production floor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A diploma in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical or scientific field.
• At least five years of hands-on experience working within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of WHO Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the regulatory expectations of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Kenya.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical production processes, including solid dosage forms, liquid lines, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete batch records accurately and legibly while following strict standard operating procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities, particularly when coordinating with quality control, maintenance, and production teams.
• A disciplined approach to safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced production setting.