Operational Excellence (TPM), Manager

SUN PHARMA; Sikkim; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Ranipool, Sikkim seeking a Manager for Operational Excellence (TPM). You will deploy and nurture TPM and CI culture across sites, leading initiatives like DWMS, 5S, Kaizen, and Quality Circle.

Lead capability building, coach QC teams, publish monthly MIS, and coordinate with external agencies. Travel up to 40% across India as needed. BE/BTech or pharma graduate with 6–10+ years in driving TQM.

Qualifications

• Hands-on facilitation of QC Circle, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, DWMS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Minitab software
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication and leadership
• Ability to guide team on TQM principles
• Willing to travel across India up to 40%

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement initiatives (TPM, Kaizen, Quality Circle, 5S, DWMS)
• Organize capability-building programs on Quality Circle, Daily Work Management, Quality Circles, 5S, 8 Waste, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke
• Support implementation of IT tools for continuous improvement
• Publish Monthly MIS on progress of Quality Circle and Six Sigma Initiatives
• Drive rewards and recognition by evaluating projects
• Coordinate between external agencies for trainings and competitions
• Design innovative training methods beyond classroom sessions
• Guide teams through problem solving to project completion

Skills

QC Circle

Kaizen

5S

TPM

DWMS

Minitab

Analytical skill

Communication

Leadership

TQM principles

Travel readiness

Education

BE / BTech

Pharma graduate

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Title: Operational Excellence (TPM), Manager
Business Unit: SGO
Job Grade: G10
Location: Ranipool, Sikkim
At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you “Create your own sunshine”— by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.
Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?
As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you’ll find yourself becoming ‘Better every day’ through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you ‘Take charge’ and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we ‘Thrive together’ and support each other’s journeys.”
Job Description
Facilitator, Continuous Excellence program at Sun Pharma - deploy and nurture Total Quality Management and continuous improvement and TPM culture across the assigned sites through Initiatives such as DWMS, 5S, Kaizen, Quality Circle, etc.
Areas Of Responsibility

• Organizing and conducting capability building programs on, Quality Circle, Daily Work Management, Quality Circles, 5S, 8 Waste, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke etc.
• Facilitating for implementation initiatives related to Continuous Improvement i.e. TPM, Kaizen, Quality Circle, 5S, DWMS, etc.
• Facilitation to improvement project’s teams for external competitions
• Support for Implementation of IT tools for continuous Improvement drive
• Support in setting up continuous improvement culture across the organization
• Provide Coaching/Mentoring to QC teams & plant teams for implementing Quality circle projects, Kaizen, TPM,5S, DWMS, etc.
• Publish Monthly MIS on progress of Quality Circle and Six Sigma Initiatives
• Ensure discipline and cadence of reviews of projects with each team as well as with plant leadership teams and publishing of reports to Manager
• Drive relevant Rewards and Recognition by evaluating projects
• Guide teams at each step of problem solving till completion of project
• Coordinate between external agencies for smooth execution of trainings, participation in external competitions, as per plan.
• Design and prepare innovative ways of trainings apart from class room training
• Facilitate teams on different TQM concepts
  

Job Requirements

• Hands on Experience of facilitation of Q C Circle, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, DWMS, etc.
• Hands on Experience on Minitab Software
• Good Analytical Skill
• Good Communication & Leadership Skill
• Ability to guide team on TQM principles
• Enthusiastic and Passionate to drive Continuous Excellence
• Ability to work with people across hierarchy levels
• Willing to travel across India as per requirement
• Travel Estimate: Up to 40%

Educational Qualification & Experience

• BE or B tech or Pharma graduate with minimum experience of 5 to 8 years in driving TQM practices such as CI, DWMS, PDCA,5S, TPM, etc.
• Skills: Strong Collaborator, Leadership Skills, Good Communication, Trainer, etc.
• Experience: 6 to 10+ years

Your Success Matters to Us
At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Let’s create a brighter future together!
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).