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As the Head of Engineering & Maintenance at Piramal Pharma Solutions, you will play a crucial role in leading all engineering and maintenance operations for a large-scale API pharmaceutical plant located in Digwal. Your responsibilities will include ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and compliance of plant equipment, systems, and facilities. Your extensive experience in API manufacturing, expertise in CGMP, FDA regulations, and managing regulatory audits will be essential in this role. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead, manage, and develop the Engineering & Maintenance team to drive plant operational excellence. - Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy, ensuring a proactive approach to maintenance, asset integrity, and equipment reliability. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance and reduce unplanned downtime. - Manage operating expenditure (OPEX) budgets for Engineering & Maintenance activities. - Ensure all critical equipment and systems are maintained in optimal condition to meet production goals and regulatory requirements. - Oversee the implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, improving plant uptime and reliability. - Develop and implement a comprehensive asset management strategy, including lifecycle management for critical equipment. - Ensure all maintenance activities are compliant with GMP, FDA, and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations. - Promote a culture of safety and adherence to the highest environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards. - Lead the investigation and resolution of any maintenance-related incidents, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions. - Mentor, train, and develop Engineering & Maintenance personnel, ensuring their skills and capabilities meet the evolving needs of the plant. - Foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning within the team. - Lead recruitment efforts to fill skill gaps within the department and drive talent development initiatives. - Work closely with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain departments to ensure alignment between maintenance schedules and production plans. - Collaborate with the plant leadership team to identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reductions, and productivity improvements. - Identify and implement new technologies that improve equipment performance, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance production efficiency. - Stay current with industry best practices, technology advancements, and emerging trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing and maintenance. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) In your role, you will be reporting to the Global Engineering Head, Project Head, and Site Head, and you will be leading a high-performing team to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. Your 20 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical API Facility will be crucial in meeting the demands of this position. Your competencies in API pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements will be valuable assets to drive success in this role. Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. The company is committed to inclusive growth and ethical practices, providing equal employment opportunities based on merit. As part of the PPS team, you will contribute to a trusted service provider with experience across varied technologies, making PPS a partner of choice for innovators and generic companies worldwide.,
