Operational Excellence Manager

Be the First to Apply Division Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end‑to‑end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients 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 like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. For more details, please visit : Job Title Operational Excellence Manager Job Description The primary objective of this role is to drive implementation of process improvement initiatives across the site to enhance operational efficiency and The primary objective of the role is to drive the implementation of process improvement initiatives across the site to enhance operational efficiency and to enhance the continuous improvement culture. The role holder is responsible for smooth deployment of the OE program (incl DMS) as guided by the global OE framework. 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 Responsible to conceptualize and manage various cross-functional business initiatives in project mode with the use of analytical techniques Should facilitate the strategy deployment process effectively and efficiently, toward the objective of Zero Defects, Zero Deterrents, Zero Harm, and Zero Waste. Help the sites to take challenging targets and navigate the teams to achieve the financial saving & KPI targets. Report project status and financial results, ensuring 2-way open communication throughout the functions/ organization for Operational Excellence. 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 managing projects. Facilitate Lean Six Sigma capability development - White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt training programs and govern the certification process. Review and guide project leads/teams to complete the projects as per methodology. Should drive the deployment of the DMS program as per the corporate guidelines. Should define the strategy for the DMS roll-out, deployment, and maturation at the site. Ensure the site team's capability on the DMS standards is enhanced through training & coaching events. Seek the support of the central OE/DMS team on driving the agenda. Conduct data analytics and diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities in processes. Drive thematic improvement projects to enhance Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety continuously. Can ensure the key burning issues of the sites are translated adequately through the PMS standard, across the tiers. Conduct Kaizen and KPI competition. Should effectively program manage the horizontal deployment of the OE best practices across the sites/ functions. Help the sites achieve their financial saving targets and the other KPI targets. Education & Qualifications B.E/ B. Tech in Industrial/ Production/ Chemical/ Mechanical from Premier Institutes, Certified Lean Sigma Black Belt, Certification in TPM/ Mfg. Excellence/ Business Excellence is desirable. Experience: 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in the area of Business/Operational Excellence at any manufacturing location/Corporate/Consulting firm . Hands on experience in leading & implementing Excellence Model & Daily Management System, to bring culture transformation & CI mindset and behaviors. Hands on Project management experience. . Should have driven projects/initiatives based on approaches i.e. Lean, ToC, Six Sigma etc #J-18808-Ljbffr