Job Description

BUSINESS:

Piramal Pharma Solutions

DEPARTMENT:

Operational Excellence

LOCATION:

Kurla

BAND: 3

TRAVEL:

High

SHIFT:

General Shift

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.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

Site Leadership Team, Chief Quality office, Chief Operating officer, Global OE Head, Corporate Functions

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Vendors, Consulting Firms

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Matrix reporting to AVP Quality and Chief Manager-PE

QUALIFICATION:

M.Sc./B.E. in Industrial Engineering, LSS BB

EXPERIENCE:

8 to 10 years of relevant experience in the area of lean lab at multiple manufacturing locations/Corporate/Consulting firms.



Hands-on experience in implementing People Productivity Improvement through the lean lab framework. Should have participated in defining the organization-wide QC productivity improvement strategy and have lead/partnered in the translation to tactical implementation plan. Have conducted the diagnostics, gap assessment, and proposal alignment and simulated the POCs to drive the change. Should be well conversant and have driven projects/initiatives based on approaches i.e. MOST, Time motion, Lean, ToC, Six Sigma etc. Should be good with the latest trends in market, on automation/digitalization concepts.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong communication & influencing skills. Ability to build a strong working relationship with all stakeholders. Demonstrate high levels of Ownership & Accountability. Action-oriented and results-driven. Ability to organize the work, plan well, and prioritize based on impact 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.

Requirements:

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