Job purpose                                                                                                            
Responsible for stakeholder management and influencing key decision making to support the execution of the finished goods packaging work plan. The individual will serve as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert, driving process improvement initiatives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role focuses on developing and implementing best practices, methodologies, and frameworks to enhance operational performance and efficiency.

 Duties and responsibilities                                                                                                                  

• Create and implement a comprehensive packaging operations strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and drives continuous improvement
• Ensure production requirements are met to satisfy or exceed forecast demand
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement strategies to increase productivity and improve quality.
• Provide leadership and motivation to initiate creative thinking to support continuous improvement
• Conduct performance reviews and set development plan for Packaging Team Members
• Initiate training and development programs to improve performance on a continual basis
• Conduct in-depth analysis of current processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to optimize performance including identifying opportunities to leverage technology such as process automation to enable efficiencies.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to develop and implement robust improvement initiatives
• Work with the other shift managers and the Director, Operations to determine the department budget.
• Ensure the shift shop floor control processes are being monitored and closed at the completion of orders.
• Ensure all shift personnel operate within a safe work environment and work in compliance with Sun Pharma's Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Participate and lead Packaging related non-Conformance related investigations
• Complete and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Implement department related Change Controls
• Participate in internal, customer and regulatory audits
• Utilize data analytics to measure performance, identify trends, and support decision-making processes
• Document and share best practices across the organization to foster a culture of excellence.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to teams facilitating knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and support for operational excellence initiatives.
• Support organizational change efforts related to process improvements and operational changes.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Flexibility to work shift schedules when required
• Other duties as assigned

 Qualifications                                                                                                                  

•      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging Operations Management, or a related field; advanced degree is a strong asset
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in an operations role within the pharmaceutical industry, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, SAP)
• Six Sigma training or certification is an asset