Manager - Automation and Instrumentation in Engineering - Sterile Oncology

The ideal candidate for the position of Process Equipment Management and Operational Excellence should have experience in handling breakdowns of process equipment, such as isolators, vial filling machines, autoclaves, and robotic powder filling machines, aiming for zero breakdowns to ensure uninterrupted production. You should possess expertise in programming, development, and troubleshooting of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems to ensure optimized control and monitoring. Your responsibilities will include coordinating preventive and breakdown maintenance activities within specified time frames to ensure that equipment is always available and in optimal condition. You should be able to identify and establish alternate vendors for process equipment spares to reduce costs and improve availability timelines, ensuring that all critical spare parts are readily available. Additionally, you will oversee and ensure the timely completion of all process engineering activities. You will be required to develop, monitor, and execute a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance Plan for all plant equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifecycle. Support for validations and revalidations of all areas and equipment per the Validation Master Plan will be essential to maintain compliance and operational standards. Implementation and support of online documentation and data integrity for all process areas and equipment are crucial to ensure full compliance with regulatory and validation requirements. As part of your role, you must ensure that all process engineering activities are compliant with the Quality Management System (QMS) to contribute to continuous quality and operational improvements. You will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, verifying, and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain standardized practices across the department. Timely calibration of all critical equipment must be conducted to ensure it remains within validated specifications. Leading efforts to prepare for and face regulatory inspections while maintaining the facility and processes in full compliance with industry standards will be part of your responsibilities. In terms of leadership and team development, you will set and monitor annual department targets, tracking progress to ensure compliance with operational goals and performance metrics. Managing team shift schedules to ensure adequate coverage and maintain process continuity will be essential. You should ensure the completion of all departmental training within specified timelines and provide regular feedback through appraisals. Adherence to safety rules and regulations and supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives is crucial. Furthermore, you will be responsible for identifying Process related Capex requirements for new equipment or upgrades and managing Opex within defined limits, optimizing resource allocation for cost efficiency. Education qualifications required for this role include a BE/B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Electronics and Communications. A Diploma, B.Tech., or B.E. qualification is also accepted. Amneal is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on caste, religion, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.,