Job Description
Job Overview:
The primary objective of the role is to support the Chief Manager-PE and AVP Quality to implement the Productivity Excellence program across PPS sites. To help in designing & implementing the Lean lab and Industrial Engineering (MOST/Time motion etc.) based productivity improvement framework and drive results to the benchmark.
Role & responsibilities
- Should understand drivers of QC labs productivity improvement such as key employee productivity measures, headcount numbers and trends, organization structure, process transformation, automation led productivity improvement and others.
- Drive Productivity Improvement: Lead and implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational efficiency and productivity across multiple QC labs at manufacturing sites globally i.e. India, UK and NA.
- Global Lab Optimization: Oversee the optimization of QC lab processes and workflows across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring consistent high-quality output and reduced cycle times.
- Lean Six Sigma Expertise: Leverage Lean Six Sigma Black Belt qualifications to design and execute process improvement initiatives, identifying waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in laboratory operations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering) to develop and implement lab improvement strategies, focusing on standardization and best practices.
- DMS Framework Utilization: Apply the DMS (Daily Management System) framework to monitor lab performance, analyze trends, and implement data-driven solutions to enhance lab efficiency.
- Industrial Engineering Concepts: Utilize industrial engineering principles to optimize lab layout, equipment utilization, and resource allocation, ensuring best practices are implemented at all manufacturing sites.
- Continuous Improvement Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the lab teams, training and mentoring staff in Lean Six Sigma principles and driving a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Preferred candidate profile
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. 8-10 years of experience in a multi-site environment.
- Proven track record of driving productivity improvements in QC labs.
- Experience in North American and UK markets.
- Strong application level understanding of DMS frameworks and industrial engineering concepts.
Software/App knowledge: MS power BI, SQL, Tableau, Minitab, Sigma XL, Excel Macros, MS Office
IE tools: MOST, Time study, Method study, Work Measurement, Multiple activity chart, Capacity planning, Line balancing, Production planning. Lean Management tools i.e. : VSM, OEE, SMED, Daily Management System, Kaizen
Job Classification
Industry: Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Functional Area / Department: Quality Assurance
Role Category: Business Process Quality
Role: Process / Operational Excellence
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Piramal Pharma Limited
Location(s): Mumbai
Keyskills:
Operational Excellence
Lean lab
Manpower optimization
QC
Productivity Excellence
MOST
People productivity