Kehinde Gift Ekpo

Results-driven Senior Compression Machine Operator with 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, tablet compression, granulation, blending, drying, milling, and production operations. Expert in operating Fette 45-station and Cadmach 51-station Rotary Tablet Press machines while maintaining strict cGMP, WHO-GMP, SOP Compliance, GDP Documentation, and Data Integrity requirements. Proven record of improving production efficiency, reducing downtime, supporting audit readiness, executing In-Process Quality Control (IPQC), and driving manufacturing excellence through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and quality-focused operations.

Senior Compression Machine Operator - SAGAR VITACEUTICAL NIGERIA LIMITED - Ogun State, Nigeria

(2025-01)

Compression Machine Operator - SAGAR VITACEUTICAL NIGERIA LIMITED - Ogun State, Nigeria

(2018-01 - 2025-01)

• Operate Cadmach 51-station and Fette 45-station Rotary Tablet Press equipment for commercial-scale tablet manufacturing in compliance with Batch Manufacturing Records, cGMP, WHO-GMP, and SOP requirements.
• Optimize compression force, feeder speed, turret speed, and machine parameters to achieve consistent tablet quality and maximize throughput.
• Perform IPQC activities including weight variation, hardness, friability, and thickness testing, ensuring products consistently meet quality specifications.
• Lead equipment setup, product changeovers, line clearance activities, calibration verification, and startup checks, reducing changeover delays by approximately 20%.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and troubleshoot mechanical/process issues, contributing to a 15% improvement in machine uptime and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), logbooks, production reports, and GDP-compliant documentation to ensure audit readiness.
• Train and mentor junior operators on GMP requirements, machine operation, safety compliance, documentation practices, and quality systems.

Compression Machine Operator - MeCure Healthcare Limited - Nigeria

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

• Operated pharmaceutical compression equipment for tablet manufacturing while adhering to cGMP, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Conducted routine machine setup, cleaning, equipment checks, and process monitoring to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Performed in-process quality inspections and documented manufacturing activities in accordance with GDP requirements.
• Contributed to production planning targets by ensuring timely batch completion and minimizing downtime.

B.Sc. - Environmental Health Science - International Open Institute (IOI), Nigeria

Diploma - Computing - International Open Institute (IOI), Nigeria

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE)

First School Leaving Certificate