Senior Manager, Packaging Excellence, Brampton

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

Working conditions

The Packaging / Compounding areas are air-conditioned. As this is a Pharmaceutical operation, it’s necessary to wear specialized garments, such as hairnets, beard covers and shoe covers (where applicable) and adhere to GMP Gowning requirements.

Expect to be“on call “after hours to address issues requiring immediate resolution

Physical requirements Office based

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $111,000 to $136,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental coverage and the employee assistance program. Contract employees also receive vacation pay and paid sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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