Lean Six Sigma Manager

Sandoz India Pvt Ltd is hiring a Lean Six Sigma Manager for their FRA Operations team in Madhavaram, Telangana. The role involves leading Six Sigma projects, data analysis, process improvement, mentoring team members, and managing change initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience, and Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. The position emphasizes collaboration and diversity in an innovative work environment.
Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Position Purpose

will be a part of our FRA Operations team to lead impactful Six Sigma projects that drive excellence and innovation. Utilize your expertise in data analysis and Lean principles to optimize processes, mentor passionate team members, and champion sustainable change initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Project Management: Lead and manage Six Sigma improvement projects, often focusing on complex or critical processes. Ensure the projects are completed within scope, time, and budget, achieving the desired improvements.
• Data Analysis: Perform advanced statistical analysis to identify root causes of process issues and measure improvements. Should have good understanding of tools such as regression analysis, hypothesis testing, control charts etc.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement. Apply Lean principles (e.g., waste reduction, process mapping) alongside Six Sigma to streamline processes.
• Mentoring and Training: Train and mentor Green Belts (those with intermediate Six Sigma knowledge) and other team members in Six Sigma principles and tools. Provide guidance on project execution and help in removing barriers to successful implementation.
• Change Management: Lead teams through process changes, ensuring that improvements are sustainable long term. Work with leadership and stakeholders to gain buy-in for project initiatives and changes.
• KPI - Satisfaction of internal customers with quality, appropriateness, and process-specific KPIs in line with agreed SLAs.

Essential Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, engineering, quality management) is typically required. Advanced degrees (e.g., CA, MBA) may be preferred.
• Individuals should have min 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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