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Continuous Improvement Lead - Vaccine Manufacturing (DS&DP

Continuous Improvement Lead - Vaccine Manufacturing (DS&DP

Panacea BiotecBaddi, Himachal Pradesh, India
3 days ago
Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead (CI) - VDSP, Lalru & VDPP, Baddi

Reports To : Strategic Project Manager (SPM)

Department : COO – Vaccine

Job Location : VDSP, Lalru & VDPP, Baddi

Role Summary :

To lead and institutionalize continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across the WHO prequalified vaccine manufacturing facility by driving cost reduction, waste elimination, energy optimization,yield improvement and process excellence. The role promotes a culture of innovation, quality initiatives and operational efficiency aligned with cGMP, WHO, and other global regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Identify and execute improvement projects focused on yield improvement, cycle time reduction, cost savings, and resource optimization.
  • Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices across all manufacturing and support functions.
  • Drive initiatives such as 5S, Visual Management, TPM, to enhance efficiency and reduce variability.
  • Implement SPC(Statistical Process Control0 and SQC ( Statistical Quality Control)

2. Regulatory Compliance & GMP Alignment

  • Ensure CI initiatives are aligned with WHO, USFDA, EU-GMP, and cGMP requirements.
  • Support validation and qualification teams in improving process robustness and data integrity.
  • Collaborate with QA, QC, and Regulatory Affairs to maintain compliance while improving systems and procedures.
  • Work closely with manufacturing, QA, QC, RA, Engineering & SCM heads to identify bottle necks and area for improvement.
  • Partner with functional leaders to standardize processes and reduce variation across plants or departments
  • Facility CI project governance, tracking, reporting & escalation to COO
  • 3. CI Project Leadership & Execution

  • Lead cross-functional CI projects across Drug Substance Plant , Drug Product, Formulation, Filling, and Packaging areas.
  • Develop project charters, timelines, and ROI analysis; track benefits and report to leadership.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and root cause investigations (using 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, etc.).
  • 4. Capability Building & Cultural Transformation

  • Train employees at all levels in Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and structured problem-solving.
  • Build CI mind-set across production, quality, engineering, and warehouse teams.
  • Conduct Gemba walks, performance huddles, and innovation forums to engage teams.
  • 5. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Establish CI metrics and dashboards (OEE, Waste %, Yield, Downtime, etc.) and monitor regularly.
  • Track CAPA effectiveness, deviation trends, and quality improvements as part of the CI program.
  • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences.
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred).
  • Minimum 6–10 years of demonstrated relevant experience in vaccine / biotech / pharma manufacturing, preferably in a WHO-GMP or global regulatory-compliant facility.
  • Key Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong understanding of GMP, WHO, and global vaccine manufacturing regulations
  • Proven expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen tools
  • Analytical, data-driven decision-making
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills
  • Cross-functional leadership and collaboration abilities
  • Proficiency in using CI tools / software (e.g., Minitab, Power BI, etc.)
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