Manufacturing Operations Lead; Enterprise Digital Systems

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Lead (Enterprise Digital Systems)

Business Unit: SUN Global Operations

Job Grade: General Manager

Location: Baroda

At Sun Pharma, we commit to helping you Create your own sunshine by fostering an environment where you grow at every step, take charge of your journey and thrive in a supportive community.

As you enter the Sun Pharma world, you'll find yourself becoming Better every day through continuous progress. Exhibit self-drive as you Take charge and lead with confidence. Additionally, demonstrate a collaborative spirit, knowing that we Thrive together and support each other's journeys.

This role is responsible for driving ownership, governance, and continuous improvement of core manufacturing digital systems at Sun Pharma primarily SAP (PP, QM, PM modules); along with connected platforms such as MES, eLogbook, QMS, LIMS, and other OT/IT systems. The position acts as the business process owner, ensuring harmonized processes across sterile and non-sterile manufacturing sites and enabling ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

SAP Ownership & Governance

• Serve as the Business Owner for SAP modules related to manufacturing (PP), quality (QM), plant maintenance (PM).
• Define and harmonize business processes.
• Own SAP change pipeline and ensure compliant implementations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance.

Leadership of Allied Manufacturing Systems

• Provide functional oversight and work with stakeholders of MES, eLogbook, QMS, LIMS and related systems.
• Align cross-system business rules and master data.
• Build integrated digital manufacturing roadmaps.

Manufacturing Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.
• Anchor best practices for batch execution and documentation.
• Support E  and digital shopfloor rollouts.
• Familiar with various Supply chain management and procurement system getting used in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Familiarity with Validation and Qualification for Software, Equipment, area, etc.
• Well conversed with Project management functions. e.g., Infrastructure, Software implementation, Product development etc.
• Familiar with GXP regulations for Pharmaceutical Drug formulation plants.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify digitization opportunities.
• Deploy lean and Six Sigma approaches.
• Drive KPIs and dashboards across manufacturing.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Act as bridge between manufacturing, QA, IT, and vendors.
• Lead UAT, training, and capability building.
• Communicate system/process changes enterprise-wide.

Travel Estimate: 25% of time

Educational

Qualification:

• Pharmaceutical Technology / Pharmacy
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology / Biochemical Engineering
• Industrial / Production Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering (with pharma manufacturing experience)

Strongly Preferred (But Not Mandatory):

• M.Tech / MS (Pharma, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
• MBA / PGDM (Operations, Supply Chain, or Systems)

Experience:

Must-Have:

• Strong SAP PP/QM/PM knowledge.
• Experience with MES, eLogbook, QMS/eQMS, LIMS systems.
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, data integrity, regulatory norms.
• Multi-site or corporate manufacturing experience.

Good-to-Have:

• Experience with E /MES rollouts.
• Knowledge of OT/automation systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Prior experience in large-scale process harmonization

Tenure: 20 to 22 years with at least 12 years of experience in pharma manufacturing

At Sun Pharma, your success and well-being are our top priorities! We provide robust benefits and opportunities to foster personal and professional growth. Join us at Sun Pharma, where every day is an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact. Lets create a brighter future together!

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of incumbent(s).

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