Site SBS Lead (Operational Excellence)

IN04 (FCRS = IN004) Sandoz Private Limited; Dapuri Kalwe; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible-hybrid careers

Collaborative culture

Personal growth opportunities

Job summary

IN04 (FCRS = IN004) Sandoz Private Limited in Dapuri Kalwe is looking for a leader to implement the Sandoz Business System (SBS) across its operations. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement and employee engagement while fostering a culture of inclusivity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with OpEx programs, particularly in the FMCG or Pharmaceutical sectors. You will collaborate with global teams to ensure best practices and achieve sustainability in operational performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience implementing OpEx programs.
• Experience leading Total Productive Maintenance (AM, PM, FI, etc).
• Work experience in FMCG and/or Pharmaceutical industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive the roll-out of the selected SBS continuous improvement methodology.
• Be an inclusive leader and a change champion.
• Collaborate with global teams and pilot sites.

Skills

OpEx program implementation

Total Productive Maintenance

FMCG industry experience

Toyota Production System (TPS)

Lean Manufacturing

Coaching Skills

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Implement and drive continuous improvement across a dedicated Sandoz operations site through the chosen SBS (Sandoz Business System – internal operational excellence (OpEx) program) methodology, focused on zero losses and 100% employee engagement mindset. The main purpose of this role is to drive the roll out of the new SBS methodology, collaborate with other key stake‑holders and pilot lead sites to ensure standardization and sustainable long‑term growth through the SBS principles, in alignment with site and company’s strategic needs and Sandoz’ pioneering culture. Ensuring the program implementation results in long‑term success and thus stronger production performance.

Major Accountabilities

• Drive the roll‑out of the selected SBS continuous improvement methodology across the dedicated production site, starting with pilot line and continuing implementation throughout the site, focusing on clear KPIs being cascaded through organizational levels, visualization at the production line, creation of standard work procedures, integration with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program and, more in general, pursuing zero losses in production processes and high employee engagement.
• Be an inclusive leader and a change champion, a role model for site management in the ability to “coach at the shop floor” to get solutions generated and owned by shop floor employees.
• Collaborate with global teams as well as other (pilot) lead sites to foster exchange and ensure best in class implementation.
• Develop and drive an OpEx and SBS capability building strategy across the site, by providing training, mentoring and coaching to leaders and associates. This will include “Loss analysis”, DMAIC Green/Black Belt training as well as the training of Lean tools through Kaizen.
• Develop and implement a train the trainer capability building approach on site.
• Share and leverage best practices / expertise in the SBS community.
• Continuously broaden SBS program reach and activities until SBS is fully embedded in the organization’s processes and culture.
• Ensure Sandoz’ pioneering culture is lived, creating an inclusive work environment where every employee feels heard, seen, and respected, enabling them to drive innovation and performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive experience implementing OpEx programs.
• Experience leading Total Productive Maintenance (AM, PM, FI, etc).
• Work experience in FMCG and/or Pharmaceutical industry is desired.
• Successful track record for implementation of OpEx program at complex sites successfully in terms of working capital improvement, extensive efficiency improvement and structural savings generation.
• Experience with either IWS (Integrated Work Systems), Danaher Business System (DBS) or Toyota Production System (TPS) required.
• Result and solution orientation; relentless focus on execution.
• Able to manage, influence and lead in all directions (up, down, across).
• Effectively communicate, providing clarity of expectations and reasons behind decisions/actions.
• Coaching and training skills.
• Question the status quo to simplify and / or improve ways of working.
• Empowering and supporting others.
• Engaging others in a shared purpose and shift in mindset.
• Building effective cross-functional teams to enable performance.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! With investments in new development capabilities, state‑of‑the‑art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low‑cost, high‑quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged.

Skills Desired

• Assembly Language
• Biotechnology
• Business Networking
• Change Control
• Chemistry
• Continual Improvement Process
• Cost Reduction
• General HSE Knowledge
• Incentive Program
• Knowledge of GMP
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Learning And Development
• Manufacturing Process
• Manufacturing Production
• Operations
• Productivity
• Risk Management
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Six Sigma
• Technology Transfer

Our Purpose

Our Purpose here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off‑patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured.