CI Manager

Piramal; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal is seeking a skilled Operational Excellence Lead to oversee foundational initiatives and enhance operational maturity across UK sites. This role requires extensive experience in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, focused on achieving business objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will partner with various teams to drive productivity and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Operational Excellence, ideally in Pharma.
• Expert in Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on ability to lead cultural transformation and Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive foundational initiatives as per the OE framework and LRP.
• Enhance OE maturity across UK sites and build CI capability.
• Conduct data analytics to identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical

Strong command over MS Excel

Ability to build strong relationships

Ownership & Accountability

Results-driven

Education

M Tech/B Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma MBB/BB certification

Certification in WCOM/TPM/Mfg. Excellence/BEx

Tools

Minitab

Data Analytics

PowerPoint

Job description

• Responsible for driving the foundational and thematic initiatives as per the global OE framework and the Long-range plan. Should work closely with the core OE team and the UK leadership to refine the initiatives and approach in LRP, to help address the key business challenges.
• Responsible for enhancing the OE maturation across the UK sites, build CI capability, mindset and behaviors of the site teams to drive business/site imperatives to the true north. Ensure the business and site imperatives/KPIs are achieved through the DMS as an overarching program.
• Should work closely with the central OE team to define and implement the OE strategy at the UK sites. Program manage the thematic initiatives e.g. OEE improvement, OTIF improvement, COPQ reduction, LSS WB/YB/GB/BB certification, i2e, Opex cost optimization etc
• Should be open to the special requirements to support any key challenge and add to the current program, in discussion with the managers. Should provide extensive hands-on partnerships to drive the initiatives/projects.
• Should integrate the site improvement/transformation plan with the DMS framework and partner in the deployment.
• Should partner with the site OE leads to facilitate the strategy deployment process effectively and efficiently, towards the objective of Zero Defects, Zero Deterrents, Zero Harm, and Zero Waste. Can ensure the key burning issues of the sites are translated adequately through the PMS standard, across the tiers.
• Provide on-site/remote assistance to the site OE leads and the teams, for smooth implementation of the DMS standards. Define self-LSW to have systematic process confirmation of the deployed DMS standards. Partner with the site OE leads to train, coach, and process confirm the deployment of DMS standards. Partner with the manager and site OE teams in conducting the DMS maturity assessment of the sites.
• Conduct data analytics and diagnostics to identify improvement opportunities in processes. Amalgamate the thematic improvement projects with DMS elements, to enhance Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and safety continuously.
• 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 the projects. Strategize and deliver the training events to enhance the capability of site OE resources and leaders on the LSS belt modules. Drive the LSS belt program and attain the LRP goals .
• Facilitate drafting and sharing of the MIS and participate in the OE governance model.
• Drive the digitalization of applicable DMS standards & other foundational & thematic programs.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• 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

• Hands-on, action-oriented, and results-driven.

• Analytical with strong command over MS Excel, PowerPoint, Data Analytics, and Minitab

• Ability & experience on the deployment of Digital use cases in IoT, AI, ML & Data Analytics

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION:

M tech/B Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or M.Pharm, Lean Six Sigma MBB/BB certified. Certification in WCOM/TPM/ Mfg. Excellence/ BEx is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

10 to 15 years of experience in the area of Operational Excellence at any manufacturing location/Corporate/Consulting firm. Strong exposure to the deployment of Lean production Systems/ Daily Management System/ Policy Deployment/Factory Operating Systems

Hands-on experience in leading & implementing the Excellence model & Daily management practices through teams in manufacturing sites (preferably Pharma), to bring cultural transformation and Lean mindset & behaviors. Should have driven projects/initiatives based on approaches i.e. Lean, ToC, Six Sigma, etc to drive productivity and cost excellence.

About the company

Piramal Group is a global business conglomerate with diverse interests in Pharma, Financial Services, and Real Estate. The Group has offices in over 30 countries and a global brand presence in more than 100 markets.Led by Mr Ajay Piramal, the Chairman, Piramal Group is a torchbearer of trusteeship and responsible business ethos. Based on the philosophy of ‘Doing Well and Doing Good’, the Group continues to create long-term value for its stakeholders and the community at large.

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