Job Description

Title:

SME Packing

Location:

Mumbai /Dewas/ Open to other Sun locations

Key Responsibilities

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.

Are You Ready to Create Your Own Sunshine?

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.”

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary

To provide technical expertise and guidance on pharmaceutical packing machinery, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous improvement in packaging operations at all sites of SGO.

Area Of Responsibility

1. Technical Expertise: Act as the go-to expert for all types of packing machines (blister, bottle, strip, sachet, cartonators, Vial filling, Tube filler, Pen device injectables etc.).
2. Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex machine issues and support maintenance teams.
3. Process Optimization: Drive initiatives for efficiency improvement, reduction of downtime, and cost optimization.
4. Training & Development: Conduct training for operators, maintenance teams, and engineers on machine operation and best practices.
5. Continuous Improvement: OEE improvement, and automation upgrades, manpower productivity, Bench marking .
6. Vendor Coordination: Liaise with OEMs for technical upgrades, spare parts, and performance enhancements.

Work Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office or manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle and feel and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and bend.

Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments, stands, ambulates, and reaches.

Must have the ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment utilized at the site, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses/goggles, and safety shoes.

They will be travelling 15-20 day a Month, and should be ok to travel to all sites globally

Knowledge:

• GMP, regulatory compliance (USFDA, EU, WHO).
• Packing technologies and serialization systems.
• TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies. (Not Mandatory / preferred)
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Travel Estimate

Up to 50% | They will be travelling 12-15 days a Month, and should be ok to travel to all sites globally

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification

Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering degree or equivalent.

Experience

8–12+ years in pharmaceutical packing operations with hands-on expertise in multiple machine types.

Your Success Matters to Us

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. Let’s create a brighter future together!

Disclaimer: 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).