Sr Production Manager

Merck Life Science; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Life Science in Bengaluru, India, seeks a seasoned Production Manager to lead chemical plant operations. You will participate in construction, commissioning, installation qualification, and operational qualification with the engineering team, and drive performance qualification and process validation with site experts and the supply chain.

You will ensure compliance with EHS regulations, drive continuous improvement using Lean-Six Sigma, manage ramp ups with production planning, and mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/related engineering.
• 10–12 years of production management experience in pharma/chemical.
• Familiar with GMP and EHS regulations in India.
• Experience with Six Sigma/Lean TPM or similar methodologies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Participate in construction, commissioning, and qualification of chemical plant with engineering team.
• Lead performance qualification and process validation with site experts and supply chain planning.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and regulatory permits.
• Drive continuous improvements in process performance, equipment efficiency, waste, and energy use.
• Manage ramp-up activities and communicate supply risks with countermeasures.
• Mentor employees and invest in learning and development.

Skills

GMP

Six Sigma

Lean

Leadership

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

• Participate the construction, commissioning, installation qualification, operational qualification of chemical plant with the engineering team. Lead the performance qualification and process validation with the support from giving site experts, tech transfer team and supply chain production planning.
• Assure compliance to all company and Indian authorities EHS requirements, regulations, and acquire necessary permits in time with support from relevant department. Continuously improve plant effectiveness in EHS by providing clear and visible leadership as consistent with the philosophy that every incident is preventable.
• Lead the continuous improvement projects for all aspects of process performance including production equipment, cycle times, yields, downtime, raw material efficiency, waste generation, energy efficiency, and quality by following a systematic methodology e.g. Lean -six sigma.
• Manage the ramp up of production following the supply chain production planning.
• Participate in the regular supply review meeting, identify and communicate when problems or potential risks to supply arise and take appropriate counter measures.
• Continually enhances the skill level of employees by investing in the learning and development of the organization's employees.
• Good Technical knowledge of chemicals with troubleshooting of Reactors, Ion exchange columns, Distillation assemblies with proper root cause analysis.
• Self sufficient to take care of Maintenance of machinery /utilities and running water treatment plant pertaining to his area.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering/ mechanical /Instrumentation /Electrical / Process Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in production management within a pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industry. Familiar with GMP.
• Familiarity with EHS regulations and compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical/Chemical industry, particularly in India.
• Extensive experience with continuous improvement projects, particularly in process performance optimization using Six Sigma (DMAIC)/TPM or similar methodologies & Knowledge of ISO 9001 system.
• Self Sufficient to take care of Maintenance of equipment’s /utilities in respective area.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on enhancing team performance and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with various stakeholders, including production teams, site experts, and supply chain personnel.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

What We Offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!