Senior Executive- Automation

1. Automation and Equipment Upgradation:

• Co-ordinate for all existing automation projects including L2 Integration, DCS, and SCADA across various sites and ensure project success as per defined business proposals.
• Identify opportunities for automation and equipment upgradation to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for various equipment and processes across manufacturing and packing operations.
• Research and identify new automation technologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality within manufacturing and packing operations.
• Evaluate and recommend upgrades or replacements for outdated equipment to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new and existing equipment and automation systems.
• Provide training and support to operations teams on new equipment and automation systems.
• Share knowledge and best practices with other teams to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Partner with each site team for the execution of the Automation/Upgradation projects.
• Continuously assess and identify needs for further automation to maintain cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities.

2. Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure all automation and equipment upgradation projects comply with regulatory requirements, such as USFDA, EU GMP, and ISO with site coordination.
• Identify recent 483s related to Manufacturing Equipment, Systems, and processes, and plan the compliance of operations accordingly.
• Identify recent trends in regulatory expectations related to automation/alarms/audit trail/user management and perform gap analysis for operations.
• Collaborate with Production, Packing, QA, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Regularly review and update compliance protocols in line with new regulatory guidelines and expectations.

3. Project Management:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal/external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Regularly communicate project status and needs to stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.