Precision Solid Dose Coating & Operations
Pharmaceutical manufacturing professional with 12+ years of hands-on experience in production and tablet coating operations at Renata PLC, Rajendrapur Potent Product Facility (RPPF). Started as an industrial apprentice in 2014 and progressed to Junior Officer through direct machine execution, process optimization, and strict cGMP compliance.
Core Expertise & Operational Mastery
Grounded in over a decade of direct machine execution, process optimization, and strict contamination control within potent product facilities.
Sugar Coating & Film Coating Mastery
Sugar coating is one of my strongest practical skills, built through years of direct operational experience. Expert in solid dosage film coating activities, batch execution, process parameter monitoring, and maintaining exact coating thickness and surface finish integrity.
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Process Monitoring & SOPs
Hands-on monitoring of critical process parameters including inlet/outlet temperature, spray rate, pan speed, and airflow. Strict adherence to SOPs and accurate batch documentation in cGMP-compliant databases.
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Coating Machinery Operation & Qualification
Hands-on operational knowledge and troubleshooting across key coating platforms — IMA, Glatt, and Solace. Experienced in parameter optimization, equipment installation, qualification support (OQ, PQ), routine calibration, requalification, COP/CIP maintenance, and strict cGMP record logging.
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Leadership Endorsement
Abul Kalam Azad
Head of Production, Oncology Unit
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
"I had the opportunity to manage Ariful for many years at RPP, where I watched him grow from an entry-level production worker into an experienced Junior Officer. Over the years, he developed strong hands-on expertise in tablet coating operations including sugar coating — particularly on IMA and Glatt equipment. I used to refer to him as our 'sugar-coating expert' because of his practical knowledge and experience in this area. Ariful has always been reliable, disciplined, and committed to GMP-compliant practices."
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Disciplined & Accountable
Disciplined and accountable in day-to-day production activities, maintaining uncompromising accuracy across batch records and parameter logs.
Cost-Conscious Focus
Cost-conscious approach to production and process decisions, inventory control, spare parts utilization, and downtime reduction.
Continuous Technical Growth
Open to continuous learning and technical development, equipment troubleshooting, and operational optimization.
Safety & Potent Containment
Strong focus on consistent execution, quality, and safe working practices within a potent-product environment with strict gowning, PPE, and contamination-control practices.
"I've built most of my knowledge through hands-on experience, continuous learning and collaboration with production, quality and technical teams. I'm interested in opportunities where I can apply my coating and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, continue developing technically, and contribute to products serving international markets."
Resume
A timeline built close to the production line — from apprenticeship to Junior Officer.
Experience
Junior Officer (Coating Technician)
- Operational leadership in mechanical construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and repairs.
- Lead team by creating work schedules, delegating assignments, and managing overtime.
- Enforce safety policies, identify and correct unsafe conditions, recommend improvements.
- Inspect ongoing and completed work to guarantee adherence to quality and operational standards.
- Perform COP and CIP procedures; monitor equipment and adjust settings to meet production demands.
- Perform basic operational repairs and quick troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Log all production processes, reports, and data accurately in required databases.
Contractual (Coating Operator)
- Studied specifications, scheduled tasks, weighed components, and prepared materials.
- Performed COP and CIP procedures regularly.
- Monitored equipment and adjusted settings to meet production demands.
- Adhered strictly to GMP, standard operating procedures (SOP), and safety regulations.
- Performed basic operational repairs and quick troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
Entry-Level Production & Operations Trainee
- Observed and supported daily pharmaceutical production workflows under senior guidance.
- Adhered strictly to GMP standards, personal hygiene, and cleanroom gowning procedures.
- Gained foundational knowledge of production machinery operations, line clearance, and routine setup.
- Assisted senior personnel with basic in-process quality parameters and visual inspections.
Education
Rajshahi Govt. City College
Goal Manda High School
Languages
Recommendations
Abul Kalam Azad
Head of Production, Oncology Unit
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited
"I had the opportunity to manage Ariful for many years at RPP, where I watched him grow from an entry-level production worker into an experienced Junior Officer. Over the years, he developed strong hands-on expertise in tablet coating operations including sugar coating — particularly on IMA and Glatt equipment. I used to refer to him as our 'sugar-coating expert' because of his practical knowledge and experience in this area. Ariful has always been reliable, disciplined, and committed to GMP-compliant practices."
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Hands-on capabilities across coating, compliance, safety, and team operations.
Coating & Production
Quality, GMP & Safety
People & Operations
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