Company: Sushen Medicamentos Pvt. Ltd.
Department: Maintenance & Engineering
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Reports To: Maintenance and Projects Head
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Level: 8-10 Years
ABOUT SUSHEN MEDICAMENTOS
Sushen Medicamentos Pvt. Ltd. is a globally recognized pharmaceutical services company specializing in:
- Pharmaceutical Project Management Services (PMS): Turnkey solutions for manufacturing infrastructure from plant design to commissioning
- Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO): Specialized manufacturing services with expertise in effervescent tablet technology
Operating across international markets with strict adherence to cGMP, WHO-GMP, USFDA, and EMA regulatory standards, Sushen is committed to delivering world-class pharmaceutical solutions.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Manager - Maintenance (Electrical) will lead and manage the entire maintenance team at Sushen's Ahmedabad facility. This role is critical to ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations, regulatory compliance, and optimal performance of all electrical, electronics, and mechanical systems. The position requires a strong technical background in electrical engineering combined with pharmaceutical industry expertise and leadership capabilities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team, ensuring optimal performance and skill development
- Plan, organize, and supervise all preventive and corrective maintenance activities across the facility
- Establish maintenance schedules, work priorities, and resource allocation to minimize production downtime
- Conduct performance reviews, provide technical guidance, and identify training needs for team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety within the maintenance department
Equipment & Asset Management
- Ensure optimal performance and availability of all electrical systems, HVAC, utilities, and production equipment
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for all critical equipment
- Manage breakdown maintenance with rapid response protocols to minimize impact on production
- Maintain detailed equipment history, maintenance logs, and asset documentation
- Coordinate with equipment vendors and service providers for specialized maintenance and calibration activities
cGMP Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with cGMP, WHO-GMP, EU GMP requirements
- Maintain documentation and records as per pharmaceutical regulatory standards
- Support regulatory audits and inspections with proper documentation and evidence
- Implement and maintain change control procedures for all maintenance-related modifications
- Ensure calibration schedules are maintained for all critical instruments and equipment
Technical & Project Support
- Provide technical expertise for facility expansion, equipment installation, and upgrades
- Collaborate with the Maintenance and Projects Head on capital projects and facility improvements
- Evaluate new technologies and equipment to enhance operational efficiency
- Prepare technical specifications, vendor evaluations, and cost estimates for maintenance projects
- Support qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new equipment installations
Safety & Utilities Management
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and industrial safety regulations
- Manage utility systems including power distribution, water systems, compressed air, and HVAC
- Implement energy conservation initiatives and monitor utility consumption
- Conduct risk assessments and implement safety improvements in maintenance operations
- Maintain emergency response readiness for critical equipment failures
Planning & Budgeting
- Develop annual maintenance budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets
- Optimize spare parts inventory and establish vendor relationships for critical components
- Prepare maintenance reports, KPIs, and performance metrics for management review
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering)
Experience
- Total Experience: 8-10 years in maintenance and engineering roles
- Pharmaceutical Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/CDMO facilities
- Leadership Experience: Minimum 3 years in supervisory/team lead roles managing maintenance teams
Technical Knowledge
- Strong expertise in electrical systems, control panels, motors, transformers, and power distribution
- Thorough understanding of cGMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards
- Knowledge of HVAC systems, utilities management, and clean room operations
- Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial automation
- Understanding of equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and validation protocols
Regulatory Knowledge
- Working knowledge of WHO-GMP, cGMP guidelines
- Understanding of USFDA and EU GMP regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Experience with regulatory audits and inspection preparedness
CORE COMPETENCIESTechnical Competencies
- Electrical systems troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
- Equipment reliability and asset management
- Project management and execution
- Technical documentation and SOP development
Leadership & Management
- Team building and people development
- Performance management and accountability
- Decision-making under pressure
- Resource planning and optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration
Quality & Compliance
- GMP compliance mindset
- Attention to detail and documentation rigor
- Root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Behavioral Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
- Adaptability and resilience
- Safety consciousness
- Results orientation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
