Manager - OE Special Projects

Piramal Pharma Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a Manager - OE (Special projects) to drive foundational and thematic OE initiatives across PPS manufacturing sites. You will collaborate with global OE teams, provide hands-on support, and help mature programs aligned with the LRP.

The role requires 6–10 years in Operational Excellence in pharma or manufacturing, with hands-on experience in Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and digital use cases in IoT/AI/ML. Strong stakeholder management and data analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in Operational Excellence in manufacturing/corporate/consulting.
• Experience deploying Lean production Systems and Daily Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive foundational and thematic OE initiatives per global framework and LRP.
• Define and program manage thematic initiatives like OEE, OTIF, COPQ, AI-enabled VSM.
• Provide on-site/remote support to OE leads for deployment.
• Deliver training to enhance capability on LSS belt modules.
• Coach teams in Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data Analytics

MS Excel

Minitab

IoT AI ML

Education

MTech/BTech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

M.Pharm

Lean Six Sigma BB

WCOM/TPM/Mfg. Excellence/BEx

Tools

Minitab

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Division

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

Manager - OE(Special projects)

Job Description

The primary objective of the role is to drive the implementation and program manage the OE special foundational & thematic projects in line with the OE framework and LRP, across the PPS manufacturing sites. Providing academic and hands-on support to the site OE leads and Site teams for deployment and maturation of these programs.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

SLTs, Global & regional OE head & team, Corporate functions

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Vendors, Consulting firms

Reporting Structure

The role directly reports to Chief Manager-OE(DMS and Special projects)

Qualification

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

Experience

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

Hands‑on experience in leading & implementing Bex/OpEx/ME Models 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, TPM, ToC, Six Sigma, etc

Skills And Competencies

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build a strong working relationship with all stakeholders
• Demonstrate high levels of Ownership & Accountability.
• Ability to organise the work, plan well and prioritise based on impact
• Action-oriented and results-driven.
• Analytical with strong command over MS Excel, PowerPoint, Data Analytics, and Minitab
• Ability & experience in the deployment of Digital use cases in IoT, AI, ML & Data analytics

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• 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 leadership to refine the initiatives and approach in LRP, to help address the key business challenges.
• Should be able to define, refine, and program manage the thematic initiatives, i.e. OEE improvement, OTIF improvement, COPQ reduction, AI-enabled VSM, LSS WB/YB/GB/BB certification, etc
• Should be open to the special requirements to support any key challenge and add to the current program, in discussion with the manager. Should take regular opportunities for a step-back view on the development and challenges against the key imperatives, and induce enhancement in the OE LRP accordingly.
• Should partner with the other OE team members to cohesively drive the key OE program and agenda.
• Ensure the business and site imperatives/KPIs are achieved through the DMS as an overarching program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide on-site/remote assistance to the site OE leads and the teams, for smooth implementation of the foundational and thematic initiatives, as per the OE LRP.
• Strategise and deliver the training events to enhance the capability of site OE resources and leaders on the LSS belt modules.
• An expert in the use of Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma tools & methodology. Coach and guide the users on utilising these tools appropriately to implement projects and drive problem-solving. Should be able to proactively identify obstacles and thus assist in managing the projects
• Facilitate drafting and sharing of the MIS and participate in the OE governance model.
• Drive the digitalization of applicable foundational & thematic programs.