Senior Officer

Description "Join Our Team" at Zydus Takeda Healthcare Private Limited at Navi Mumbai Hiring for Senior Officer / Executive - API Mfg. Plant Qualification : B.E / B.Tech - Chemical Engineering preferably from reputed institutes (ICT / UDCT) Experience : Minimum 2 to 4 years in API manufacturing Plant Job Responsibilities: Plan batches as per monthly production schedules, allocate jobs across shifts, and supervise shop floor activities to ensure compliance with batch manufacturing records (BMR). Ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials by raising SAP requests, verifying received quantities, and maintaining proper yield and quality at all stages of production. Prepare, update, and maintain BMR, BPR, cleaning records, equipment logs, SOPs, and other production-related documents, ensuring submission to QA on time. Coordinate with departments (Engineering, IPQC, warehouse) to ensure smooth plant operations and verify in-process sample results (IPQC). Manage and complete SAP-related entries for running batches in shift, including creation and tracking of purchase requisitions. Report process deviations, raise necessary change controls, and supervise proper hazardous waste disposal to ensure compliance. Enforce safety protocols for personnel, maintain inventory of PPEs, and report incidents/accidents to the plant in-charge. Raise and follow up on work permits for maintenance and ensure safe opening and closing of the plant on weekends and holidays. Approve leave, shift changes, and overtime for production staff while conducting training sessions on production, cGMP, and safety. Assist in preparations for ISO/GMP/stock audits and support EHS management systems (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) to ensure environmental and safety compliance. Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards in the plant to ensure an efficient, safe, and compliant work environment. Technical Competencies : Proficient in operating key equipment (reaction, distillation, crystallization, filtration, drying) and plant SOPs; expert in API manufacturing, process monitoring, and quality compliance. Strong knowledge of GMP, documentation, change control, deviations, CAPA, and validation processes (OQ, PQ, re-qualification, process and cleaning validation). Advanced user of SAP PP, DCS, DLS, MS Office; skilled in team scheduling, shift management, and organizing raw material/process tracking. Well-versed in safety protocols, ISO 14001/45001 compliance, work permits, and ensuring safety during batch manufacturing and in controlled areas. Behavioral Competencies : Leads and Motivates:  Encourages cross-functional collaboration, resolves conflicts, and aligns teams—demonstrating Takeda’s Leadership Behaviours to "Think Strategically", “Inspire,” “Deliver Priorities", "Elevate Capabilities" and “Act with Integrity”. Effective Communication:  Clearly conveys information across shifts and departments, adapting messages for both technical and non-technical audiences; reflects the “Communicate with Purpose” value. Decision-Making & Accountability:  Makes sound, ethical decisions in emergencies and daily operations, prioritizes resources, and takes ownership of outcomes, consistent with “Be Accountable” and “Act with Integrity.” Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement:  Upholds strict safety and quality standards, leads by example in ethical conduct, and fosters a culture of innovation and learning—core to “Show Courage” and “Commit to Quality.” Adherence to Takeda’s Code of Conduct:  Models integrity, honesty, openness, and global compliance in all actions. Locations IND - Navi MumbaiWorker Type EmployeeWorker Sub-Type RegularTime Type Full time