Compression Machine Operator at Shalina Healthcare
Shalina Healthcare is a market leader in making quality healthcare products affordable and available across Africa. We achieve this by sourcing from WHO-approved production facilities in India and China and by focusing on our first-class distribution expertise.
Shalina Healthcare is privately owned and part of the Shalina Group. We have been operating in Africa for more than thirty years. The Shalina Group is headquartered in Dubai and we have operating offices in Nigeria, Zambia, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Ghana, Republic of South Sudan, Kenya, Cameroon, Central African Republic, India and China. We employ over one thousand people worldwide. Shalina Group’s second business vertical is Shalina Resources, a minerals company located in Southern DRC.
Shalina Healthcare is a market leader and we offer a wide basket of more than two hundred and fifty products. We participate in both the prescription and over-the-counter categories in a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarials, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and nutrition. Our range includes both generic and branded generic products. Shalina Healthcare also offers a range of consumer products in the hygiene segment, most notable with our brand Germol.
Our reputation as reliable manufacturers and distributors of healthcare products is reinforced every time we launch a new product into the market. It may be the first time the drug has been launched in the remote regions that we serve and we support this with regular continuing medical education campaigns for the doctors and nurses.
Over the last thirty years, Shalina’s reputation as a quality healthcare provider in Africa has been well accepted by the medical community, who has no hesitation in prescribing Shalina products to their patients. We work closely with the local communities to help people live longer and healthier lives. None of this would be possible without the immense contribution of our dedicated employees.Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Compression Machine Operator to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating tablet compression machines, ensuring consistent product quality, and maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and monitor tablet compression machines to produce high-quality pharmaceutical products.
Set up machines according to batch manufacturing records (BMR) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Perform in-process checks such as tablet weight, hardness, thickness, and friability.
Ensure proper documentation of all production activities in line with GMP requirements.
Conduct routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor maintenance of compression equipment.
Identify and troubleshoot machine faults or production issues promptly.
Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies within the production area.
Work closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams to maintain product standards.
Minimize wastage and ensure optimal machine efficiency.
Participate in validation and calibration activities when required.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum of O’Level (WAEC/NECO)
3–5 years of hands-on experience operating compression machines in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and pharmaceutical production processes.
Ability to read and interpret batch manufacturing records (BMR).
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work in shifts and under minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.