Intern, Plant Maintenance

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Job purpose

As part of Sun Pharma’s Manufacturing team, the Student will play a significant role in implementing Continuous Improvement projects to enhance the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of Packaging assets. The Student will work with Skilled Trades and Packaging teams to analyze efficiency losses and implement projects to enhance the OEE via reduction in changeover times and enhancing equipment reliability

Duties and responsibilities

• As part of the Maintenance & Continuous Improvement team, you will work on multiple continuous improvement projects related to asset uptime in the Production Operations department
• Analyze information, develop and measure standard equipment performance metrics, design and optimize processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement 5S and Kaizens in Maintenance and Packaging
• Assist in the development of dashboards to provide key insights to the maintenance program.
• Automate manual processes
• Assist in development of SOPs/procedures
• Create an environment which continues to foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Perform other tasks as required

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Engineering Program with a Post-Secondary Institution in Undergrad (2nd or 3rd Year) or Diploma program preferred Mechanical., Minimum GPA – 3.0
• Understanding of mechanical tools/parts, cycle counts – Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) – Requirement
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with Maintenance, Production and Engineering teams
• Well organized, good time management skills, detailed oriented and a self-starter
• Ability to follow-through on deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Strong technical writing abilities with experience constructing technical requirements and specifications

Working conditions

• Must be able to perform and work in a GMP Manufacturing plant environment
• This includes ascending/descending ladders and stairs and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Flexible to work during off business hours to support project deliverables
• Some light lifting and/or moving of instruments with the aid of a cart.

Physical requirements

• Site based role – 5 days onsite at Brampton

Direct reports

NA