Electrical Supervisor

NOTICE: The posting is for local applicants only and is not for those applying for a global assignment or for employees working outside of Cipla's U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Job Title: Project Lead - Electrical (Supervisor)

FLSA Classification: Professional, Exempt

Work Location: Fall River, MA

Work Hours: General Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary based on business needs)

Reports To: Site Engineering Manager

Salary Range: $76,000 – $103,000

• Design, review and approve protocols for equipment and processes to produce pharmaceutical drug products meeting internal, external and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain facility as per cGMP and regulatory requirements; introduce new SOPs, equipment and instruments to improve the work environment from safety and quality perspectives in collaboration with Quality Assurance.
• Compile and maintain records of validation documentation and electrical schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, corrective and preventive actions.
• Review the Design, Installation, Operational and Product qualification of operations machinery.
• Project planning, design, monitoring and execution; coordination with project contractors for procurement and installation.
• Prepare revised layouts whenever modifications to the system are made for plant or facility.
• Provide technical expertise for electrical infrastructure, control systems and automation.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and qualification of electrical systems including power distribution, PLCs, HMIs and building management systems.
• Ensure electrical designs and installations comply with cGMP, FDA, NEC and other regulatory standards.
• Implement modifications or changes of machine/process in the facility as required.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support internal and external audits.
• Ensure electrical engineering activities align with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Compliance teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Finance and Procurement teams to manage project budgets and capital expenditures; review and approve vendor quotes, purchase orders and invoices.
• Monitor financial performance and report variances to management.
• Prepare and submit Cap Ex requests with detailed scope, justification and ROI analysis; track approval status and ensure alignment with corporate financial planning.
• Support Cap Ex forecasting and reporting for electrical engineering initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting within SAP modules relevant to electrical engineering and finance.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, Regulatory Affairs and external vendors; facilitate effective communication and coordination across departments.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure electrical projects meet quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Raise change controls whenever changes are needed to facilities and equipment; coordinate with other departments such as Civil, Mechanical, Admin, QA, Production for day‑to‑day activities.
• Implement various projects pre‑requirements; maintain safety norms as per Health Safety & Environment guidelines.
• Monitor project activity for Unit IV scheduling and CAPEX project activities; detail design, manufacture of tooling and methods, and supervise large onsite projects.
• Work closely with external electrical/instrumentation service agencies on upgrading existing systems and troubleshooting errors and breakdowns.
• Ensure all process improvement projects are completed on time and within budget; diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies or systems.
• Troubleshoot existing systems for any issues that hamper operations.
• Ensure the plant is maintained at all times for audit readiness.
• Perform any other job or responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager.
• Any other job allocated by the Department Head.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related field);
  Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech engineering and validation project…