Senior Manager - DMS

Piramal Pharma; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager - DMS to lead Lean Daily Management System deployment across its manufacturing sites. You will engage with site OE leads, drive the DMS framework under the OE program, and support continuous improvement initiatives, including coaching on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The role emphasizes cross-site rollout, data analytics, and capability building to achieve Zero Defects and Zero Waste objectives while aligning with global OE governance.

Qualifications

• B Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or M.Pharm, Lean Six Sigma BB certified.
• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in Operational Excellence at manufacturing or consulting.
• Hands-on deployment of Lean, Daily Management System, policy deployment, and factory operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Lean Daily Management System across PPS manufacturing sites.
• Support site OE leads and teams for DMS deployment and maturation.
• Coach teams on Lean, ToC, and Six Sigma to drive cultural transformation and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training to enhance DMS capability and maturity across global sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Ownership & accountability

Planning & prioritization

Results-driven

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Data analytics

Minitab

Industry 4.0 concepts

DMS strategy & deployment

Education

B Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or M.Pharm

Lean Six Sigma BB certified

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Minitab

Job description

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

Senior Manager - DMS

Job Description

The primary objective of the role is to drive the implementation of the Lean Daily Management System across the PPS manufacturing sites. The role holder should engage in enhancing the DMS framework and its deployment in line with the OE framework and LRP. Providing academic and hands-on support to the site OE leads and Site teams for DMS

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: INTERNAL

The site leadership team, the Global OE head, and the Central partner functions

KEY STAKEHOLDERS: EXTERNAL

Vendors, Consulting firms

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The role directly reports to the AGM, DMS & Special projects- Operational Excellence

QUALIFICATION

B Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or M.Pharm, Lean Six Sigma BB certified

EXPERIENCE

6 to 10 years of relevant 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 Excellence Model & Daily Management Practices through teams in manufacturing sites (preferably Pharma), to bring cultural transformation and Lean mindset & behaviours. Should have driven projects/initiatives based on approaches i.e. Lean, 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 organize the work, plan well and prioritize based on impact
• Action-oriented and results-driven.
• Analytical with strong command over MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Data Analytics, and Minitab
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 concepts
• Should support the manager in defining strategy for the DMS roll-out, deployment, and maturation across the global mfg sites.
• Should possess a good practical experience and knowledge of the DMS standards.
• Should be able to enhance the academics of the DMS standards i.e. Performance Management System, Problem Solving, Capability at Gemba, Leader Standard Work, Workplace Organization, and Standard work processes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure the business and site imperatives/KPIs are achieved through the DMS program.
• Strategize and deliver the training events to enhance the capability of site OE resources and leaders on the DMS standards.
• Should be able to work with the manager to enhance the DMS maturity model. Coaching & guiding function teams on this. Partner with his manager 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.
• Support the overall OE framework execution while partnering with the Focused improvement teams & Daily Management Teams. Drive improvements in the critical KPIs.
• Facilitate drafting and sharing of the MIS and participate in the OE governance model.
• Drive the digitalization of applicable DMS standards.

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.