Senior Manager, Packaging Operations

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd•Brampton, ON

6d•CA$111,000 - CA$136,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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