Process Excellence Champion
Mumbai, Maharashtra Job ID R0184295 Category Project/Process Management Subcategory Project/Process Management,Project/Process Management Business Unit Global Manufacturing & Supply Job Type Full timeBy clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Are you passionate about transforming complex manufacturing processes into smarter, faster, and more sustainable operations? Join us to lead process excellence, digital-twin development, and high-impact manufacturing projects—helping build the Factory of the Future through innovation, simulation, and data-driven decision-making.
Here is exciting job opportunity for you !
Zydus Takeda Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is a strategic joint venture between Zydus Healthcare Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceutical company with a global presence, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Japan’s largest pharmaceutical company with operations worldwide. Combining strong local expertise with global innovation, the company is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions and improving patient lives. We are located at Navi Mumbai location.
Position - Process Excellence Champion
Education – B.E / B.Tech – Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred from TIER 1 Engineering College
Experience – Minimum 2-3 years with Pharma Industry, desired.
Job Description –
Co-Lead Process Excellence Activities
- Develop process models for all current and upcoming products at site using Intelligen SuperPro & SchedulePro software
- Improve process flow through:
- De-bottlenecking
- Cycle time reduction
- Constraint analysis of resources and equipment
- Develop Digital Twin models (using gPROMS, etc.) for critical manufacturing steps
- Drive sustainability and build capabilities on relevant tools/software like SuperPro & SchedulePro (for process modelling and simulation), gPROMS (for Digital Twin), etc. as per requirement
- Support and actively participate in Business Process of the Future and Factory of the Future Design Sprints as per established roadmap
Project Leadership and Execution
- Lead cross-functional project teams in the planning, design and execution of key manufacturing projects, including process improvement initiatives, NPI (New Product Introduction), and site expansion; partner with site engineering in the execution of capital projects
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by actively managing project timelines, resources, budget and risk
- Develop detailed project plans, including clear milestones, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Oversee the execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring proper resource allocation, quality control and adherence to regulatory requirements
Interaction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Extensive shop floor interaction required to understand the manufacturing processes for modelling, simulation and digital twins
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Align initiatives and integrate with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Use a data-driven approach to improve compliance profile and integrate safety into process improvement
Key Deliverables
- Process Flow Diagram / Model for all current and upcoming products at Vashi Site
- SuperPro & SchedulePro Simulation Models
- SchedulePro Analysis (batch scheduling, equipment utilization, resource allocation)
- Bottleneck and Cycle Time Analysis
- Scenario Comparison (current vs. optimized)
- Improvement Recommendations
- Digital Twin models for critical manufacturing steps using gPROMS
- Digital roadmap for BE Function
Expected Skills:
- Basic understanding of chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and fundamentals of chemical engineering
- Ability to analyze process flow, cycle time, and resource utilization
- Familiarity or willingness to quickly learn and apply process simulation tools like SuperPro and SchedulePro
- Familiarity or willingness to quickly learn and apply gPROMS for Digital Twin
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills to work with cross-functional teams
- Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Stakeholder analysis & stakeholder management
- Ability to work as an individual contributor, being self-motivated and result-focused
- Strong analytical, systems-thinking perspective and problem-solving skills
- Change leadership: ability to foster mindset change, overcoming resistance and barriers
EHS and Statutory Compliance
- Ensure environment protection by controlling Air / Water / Soil Pollution / Waste generation in Business Excellence functional activities
- Ensure effective implementation and continual improvement of EHS management system (ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018)
