Senior Manager Project - Jhagadia

Abbott Laboratories; Jhagadia; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Jhagadia, India seeks a seasoned Engineering Project Manager to drive start-up, validation, and safe, compliant project delivery. You will ensure projects stay within budget and meet quality standards while maintaining GMP and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes coordination with operations, maintenance, and external vendors. You will lead IQ/OQ validation activities, calibration schedules, and safety programs, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering with Electrical/Mechanical major and plant utilities experience.
• 7–8 years in Pharma/ Food/ Petrochemical/ Chemical or Automation sectors.
• Six Sigma and Lean knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, health and environment standards across operations.
• Achieve 100% project compliance in time, cost and quality with GMP.
• Review documentation and change control for equipment and processes.
• Coordinate engineering reviews with Operations, Maintenance and Safety.
• Develop and oversee calibration, IQ/OQ/OE validation and vendor selection.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Plant utilities maintenance

Project management

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To ensure timely completion of project execution including start-up and validation. Ensure projects are delivered with-in budget & meeting quality standard Ensure Projects are meeting Safety standards

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure high safety, health and environment standards in all engineering and facilities operations including external vendors and contractors.
• To Ensure Zero loss time accident for employee and contractor by adhering to training calendar along with risk assessment and safety gaps mitigation.
• To achieve 100 % Project compliance with safety, quality, time and cost with regulatory compliance.
• To ensure timely review and approvals of specific documentation, procedures and site change control system for equipment and process.
• To achieve 100 % day to day GMP compliance of engineering.
• To ensure timely completion for IQ, OQ validation documentation for new equipments.
• To ensure new vendor selection criteria to be followed as per Abbott expectations.
• To ensure timely engineering and facilities contractor jobs verification and certification with bills.
• To ensure 100% PM and calibration schedule adherence in engineering department.
• Expertise in equipment installation & commissioning, piping execution activities, such as Fabrication & Erection.
• Interpreting isometrics/P&ID, FMEA, Pr-Commissioning and clearance of punch list points.
• Optimize resources (manpower, machine and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project.
• Obtain RCE approvals and develop URS, milestone schedule and cost estimate.
• Obtain Change Control approvals if required.
• Provide justification for project and shutdown activities to operations and senior management.
• Develop essential documents as per change control & regulatory compliance if any.
• Coordinate engineering reviews with Operations, Maintenance and Safety.
• Monitoring of project progress and safety schedules.
• Prepare and perform IQ.
• Perform OQ if required.
• Provide training for operations & maintenance if required.
• Update as built drawings.
• Financial closure and handover.
• Compliance monitoring of engg department with respect to regulatory.
• Follow up for calibration schedules.
• Ensure Adherence to Global & Divisional engineering standards.
• Planning of activities for yearly shutdowns.
• Facility management including building and infrastructure.
• To develop a preventive schedules for civil repairs across the facility.

ADDITIONAL SCOPE

• a) Develop and execute a environmental sustainability roadmap projects to align Abbott goals for 2030.
• b) Responsible for handling overall site project management responsibilities.
• c) Support in execution of project excellence initiatives and replications from other sites.
• d) Plan and execute major projects related to capacity/facility/quality improvement projects.
• e) Support site team on automation projects.
• f) Connecting with network sites for best practices replications.
• g) proactively share best practices implemented with other network sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor of Engineering Degree majoring Electrical/Mechanical Broad engineering skills and experience in plant utilities maintenance, project management and plant start-up. Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills. Strong in planning and supervisory skills. Good Communication Skills with High computer literacy. Should have 7 to 8 years experience in Pharmaceutical/ Food/ Petrochemical/ Chemical plant or Automation industry. Knowledge in Six Sigma and Lean concept will be an added advantage Interpersonal skills in order to have healthy relationship with colleagues working in different functions at site Control Site: AN - Jhagadia IN (QA Communication skills in order to understand and provide necessary feedback or solutions within the team and internal customers. Analytical thinking in order to go in depth understanding of RCA & problem solving techniques. Decision making skills in order to handle daily troubleshooting and major overhauling.

ACCOUNTABILITY/SCOPE

Overall responsibilities for project execution with smooth operation start up with engineering compliance, maintenance and calibration schedule adherence The job holder should focus on learning the key aspects and duties of the job being performed. The Job holder should apply research, information gathering, analytical skills and handle detailed and structured problems.

PAY & LOCATION

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Manufacturing

DIVISION

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION

India > Jhagadia : Operation Support

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT, NO SPECIAL HEARING, FREE WORK FLOW

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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