Engineer

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is seeking a Production Engineer/Executive to oversee shifts, lead a production team, and ensure targets are met safely, efficiently and on time with quality standards. The role involves coordinating with engineering, PPC and QA to maintain smooth operations.

You will drive process improvements, enforce safety, and coach team members to enhance productivity while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Based in Kerala, travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Lead, motivate and supervise production team members on assigned shifts.
• Coordinate and monitor production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures and safety standards.
• Provide coaching and feedback to optimize team performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production workers during shifts.
• Ensure targets are met safely, efficiently and OTIF.
• Coordinate with engineering, PPC and QA for seamless operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements for productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Production coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical / Polymer / Chemical

Job description

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential.

Title of Associate:

Executive / Engineer- Production

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Engineer / Executive is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of production workers during their assigned shift. The associate ensures that production targets are met safely, efficiently, OTIF and within quality standards.

REPORTING:

Deputy Manager / Sr. Manager - Production

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsibilities Supervision and Leadership:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise production team members on the assigned shifts.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Provide coaching, training, and feedback to team members to optimize performance.

Production Coordination:

• Coordinate and monitor production schedules to meet customer demands and production targets.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure smooth production flow.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any production issues or delays.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor product quality throughout the production process.
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures.
• Address and rectify any quality issues in a timely manner.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits.
• Address and correct any safety hazards or violations.

Communication and Reporting:

• Communicate production goals, objectives, and expectations to the team in daily shift meetings. Report on production metrics, performance, and KPIs
• Coordinate with other departments, such as engineering, PPC, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless operations.

Operational Excellence:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Encourage and support a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Timely implementation of OpEx Best Practices as defined in the Playbook

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Tech –Mechanical / Electrical / Polymer / Chemical.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an Production in charge
• Experience in Manufacturing environment is a must have.
• Experienced in Blood bag Manufacturing/ Pharmaceutical within a USFDA manufacturing unit would be an added advantage.

Terumo BCT's Core competencies

• Respect - Responsible for showing respect and appreciation toward associates, customers and value individuality and diverse culture, should have that sense
• Integrity - Responsible for life and health, should have that sense
• Care – Empathetic to others, while dealing others should have that sense
• Quality - Committed to excellence at all stages , should have that perspective
• Creativity – Capable for taking up challenges for the future and work with passion

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• NA

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Need to travel across India and abroad as per requirement basis

Terumo Penpol is part of Terumo Group and is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. As India’s largest blood bag manufacturer, we provide a comprehensive range of blood collection, storage and processing solutions for blood centers, hospitals and therapeutic apheresis centers in India and abroad. Our high-quality products touch the lives of patients in over 80 countries across the world.

True to our mission of contributing to society through healthcare, our award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives reinforce our organizational values and culture. Firmly rooted in core values collectively termed as the ‘Associate Spirit’, our work culture fosters an environment conducive to growth and continuous learning. People are our greatest asset, and we place as much importance in their professional development as in the research and development of our products.