Assistant Manager

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Job Description:
Join Our Team as a Site Instrumentation & Automation Lead at Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt. Location Navi Mumbai, India Ltd.:
If you are passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and cutting-edge automation in healthcare manufacturing, this is your opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and transformative environment this job is for you

About Company - Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is a Joint Venture between two pharmaceutical giants - Zydus Healthcare Ltd.; an India based leading Pharmaceutical Company with global footprints and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the largest Pharmaceutical Company coming from Japan with worldwide presence. For more information visit - https

Qualification :

• Education (minimum/desirable) University degree in Instrumentation / Electrical / Industrial Automation
• Experience At least 08 years (with 1-2 years in Lead / Deputy- Lead role) of handling Instrumentation and Automation systems Operation, facilities and utilities. Hands on working experience in developing, Trouble shooting, Managing Automation systems from L0 to L4 Level
• Experience from any chemical or API manufacturing industry

Accountabilities :

• As Site Instrumentation and Automation lead shall ensure smooth operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems, Calibration plan execution across the span of control.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization of automated processes, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Span of control for Budget will be for Spares Management, Services, AMC, Asset Life cycle review and Capex proposal, Obsolescence Management for Process & Utility Instrumentation and Automation systems.
• Drive projects related to automation upgrades, expansions, MES integration and integrations with IT/OT networks.
• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and cybersecurity.
• Provide technical support for automation-related issues, including commissioning, validation, and training of plant personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation solutions support safe and efficient production
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of all instruments, sensors and measurement equipment.
• Upkeep of records & data in CMMS / SAP-PM
• Compliance to all Data Integrity & cGMP guidelines.
• Collaborate with process control, engineering, and external calibration/metrology labs.
• Assess out-of-tolerance results, initiate deviations, and implement effective CAPAs.
• Accountable for managing 5-10 technicians working in different shifts and other site contractors related but not limited to Instrumentation and Automation activity
• Manage spare parts and reliability initiatives for instrumentation and automation systems.
• SPOC for audits and ensure readiness for internal and external inspections for Instrumentation and Automation systems.
• Accountable for instrument selection, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• All statutory compliances related to meteorology.

Must Have In-depth Knowledge & application at:

• Instrumentation aspects like Field Instruments, their selection and Metrological activities
• L0-L4 automation system attributes including project deployment and maintain experience
• Proficiency in programming, configuration, and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems within approved change management frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of industrial communication protocols like but not limited to Profibus, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Solid understanding of process instrumentation, control loops, and PID tuning.
• Comprehensive understanding of Data integrity, GAMP, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Strong knowledge of calibration practices, measurement principles, and regulatory requirements, including cGMP and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in utilizing CMMS / SAP-PM systems for calibration and instrumentation data management.
• Working in a GMP environment, Paperless setup like MES
• Ability to lead continuous improvement and reliability initiatives related to instrumentation and automation.
• Knowledge of instrument criticality assessment, calibration methods, and metrology standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for instrumentation and automation systems.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external service providers.

Good To Have

• Understanding of Electrical systems
• Understanding of manufacturing Processes

Locations:
IND - Navi Mumbai

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time