Deputy Chief Manager - Workforce Productivity Enhancement (WPE)

Piramal Pharma Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited, a leading CDMO, invites applications for Deputy Chief Manager – Workforce Productivity Enhancement. The role partners with site leaders to drive productivity, optimize manpower, and implement IE-driven improvements across API and Formulation sites.

You will use MOST, Time & Motion, Lean, Six Sigma and digital tools to quantify savings, track KPIs, and ensure sustainable benefits while collaborating with HR, Operations and Quality.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Productivity Excellence, Operational Excellence or Management Consulting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; Pharma/API/Formulations experience is an advantage.
• B.E./B.Tech; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Productivity Excellence initiatives across API and Formulation sites.
• Conduct productivity diagnostics, gap assessments, benchmarking and IE studies.
• Develop and implement productivity improvements using MOST, Time & Motion, Lean, Six Sigma, and other IE tools.
• Optimize manpower, manning norms, workforce deployment and operating models.
• Support workforce budgeting, manpower forecasting and planning.
• Analyze headcount, cost and productivity data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Establish productivity KPIs, dashboards, MIS and governance.
• Identify opportunities through process improvement, automation and digitalization.
• Drive productivity projects with site teams and track benefits.
• Partner with Site HR, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance to implement initiatives.
• Support achievement of Productivity Excellence targets and Long-Range Plans.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

MOST & Time Study

Work Measurement

DILO

Capacity Planning

Line Balancing

Lean

OEE

Kaizen

Daily Management System

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional influence

Ownership & execution

Education

B.E./B.Tech

MBA/PGDM

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Minitab/SigmaXL

MS Office

Job description

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 : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title Deputy Chief Manager - Workforce Productivity Enhancement (WPE)

Job Description

Deputy Chief Manager – Workforce Productivity Enhancement will drive productivity improvement, workforce optimization and cost-efficiency initiatives across Piramal Pharma Solutions’ API and Formulation sites. The role will partner with site and functional leaders to identify productivity opportunities, conduct diagnostics and IE studies, develop improvement plans, drive implementation and track financial impact. The role will leverage Industrial Engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, workforce analytics and digital/automation solutions to improve manpower productivity, process efficiency, capacity utilization and overall operating effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Productivity Excellence initiatives across API and Formulation sites.
• Conduct productivity diagnostics, gap assessments, benchmarking and IE studies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement productivity improvement plans using MOST, Time & Motion, Lean, Six Sigma, DILO, Capacity Planning and other IE tools.
• Optimize manpower, manning norms, workforce deployment and operating models across manufacturing and support functions.
• Support workforce budgeting, manpower forecasting and workforce planning.
• Analyze headcount, cost and productivity data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Establish productivity KPIs, dashboards, MIS and governance mechanisms.
• Identify opportunities through process improvement, automation and digitalization.
• Drive productivity projects with site teams and track benefits, savings and sustainability.
• Partner with Site HR, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance and other stakeholders to implement initiatives.
• Support achievement of Productivity Excellence targets and Long-Range Plans.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Productivity Excellence, Operational Excellence or Management Consulting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; Pharma/API/Formulations experience is an advantage.
• B.E./B.Tech; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Key Skills

• Industrial Engineering: MOST, Time Study, Work Measurement, DILO, Capacity Planning, Line Balancing.
• Lean: VSM, OEE, SMED, Kaizen, Daily Management System.
• Strong analytical, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ownership, accountability and execution orientation.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Minitab/SigmaXL and MS Office.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over-the- counter products. In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.