Senior Manager - Operational Excellence

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary objective of the role is to drive the implementation of process improvement initiatives across PPS sites globally to enhance operational efficiency and to create a continuous improvement culture

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

Site Leadership Team, Global OE Head, Corporate Functions

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Vendors, Consulting Firms

Reporting Structure

Role directly reports to Operational Excellence Head- India

Qualification

B Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or M.Pharm, Lean Six Sigma BB certified

Experience

6 to 10 years of relevant experience in the area of Operational Excellence at any manufacturing location/Corporate/Consulting firm .

Hands on experience in leading & implementing Excellence Model & Daily Management Practices through teams/ circles in Corp. Functions/ Mfg. areas, to bring culture transformation & excellence within organization. Should have driven projects/initiatives based on approaches i.e. Lean, ToC, Six Sigma etc

Skills And Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build a strong working relationship with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate high levels of Ownership & Accountability.
• Ability to organize the work, plan well and prioritize based on impact
• Action-oriented and results-driven.
• Analytical with strong command over MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Data Analytics and Minitab
  
  

Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts

• Should be able to deploy the practices across the assigned sites/functions as per the corporate OE plan
• Ensure delivery of business process improvement initiatives through the implementation of predetermined/agreed synergies.
• An expert in the use of Lean, ToC and Six Sigma tools & methodology. Coach and guide the users on utilizing these tools appropriately to implement projects and drive problem solving. Should be able to proactively identify obstacles and thus assist in the managing the projects.
• Facilitate Lean Six Sigma – White Belt, Yellow Belt, Green Belt, and other OE training Programs across locations to build a culture of continuous improvement
• Develop & strategize excellence models relevant to the function & align to the corporate OE Model. Coaching & guiding function teams on excellence maturity models
• Drive and support corporate initiative like guidelines/policy creation and implementation at Global sites.
• Conduct data analytics and diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities in processes. Drive thematic improvement projects to enhance Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, safety continuously.
• Support the overall OE framework execution while partnering the Focused improvement teams & Daily Management Teams. Drive improvements in the critical KPIs.
• Conduct Kaizen and KPI competition, Should effectively program manage the horizontal deployment of the OE best practices across the sites/ functions.
• Drive accountability and help the sites achieve their financial saving targets and the other KPI targets.
• Ensure drafting and sharing of the MIS and participate in the OE governance model.
• Support the organization digitalization journey while engaging in the strategic and tactical digital use cases deployment.
• Provide on-site support to help drive all the program as per the FY plan and the LRP
  
  

About Us

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

Equal employment opportunity

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

About The Team

Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process & pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products & services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies, made possible through Piramal Pharma Limited’s investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. Our track record as a trusted service provider with experience across varied technologies makes us a partner of choice for innovators and generic companies worldwide.