Engineering Excellence - AI & Digital Transformation Lead

Company: Zydus Life SciencesWebsite of the company - https://www.zyduslife.com/zyduslife/Position :Assistant /Deputy Manager /Associate Manager

Location: Ahmedabad Based Plant

Department: Engineering ExcellenceRole - Engineering Excellence - AI & Digital Transformation LeadExperience : 10 to 15 YearsIndustry Preference: Pharma, Chemicals, FMCG, Process ManufacturingWe are looking for a highly experienced professional to lead Digital Transformation, Reliability Engineering, Applied Statistics, and Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations.

The role will act as a bridge between business operations and advanced digital technologies, driving measurable improvements in productivity, reliability, quality, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Operational Excellence initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Continuous Improvement Programs.Lead Reliability Engineering programs focused on Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Asset Reliability Improvement, and Downtime Reduction.Identify business and operational challenges and transform them into AI, Digital, Automation, and Data Analytics solutions.Leverage Applied Statistics, Big Data Analytics, AI Tools, Python, R Studio, and Digital Dashboards to generate actionable business insights and support data-driven decision-making.Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to accelerate digital transformation and operational performance improvements.Define and monitor KPIs, success metrics, and business cases for digital, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives.Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance productivity, reliability, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.Train, mentor, and build organizational capability in Reliability Engineering, Applied Statistics, AI Applications, Digital Technologies, and Data Analytics.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree / B.PharmMaster's Degree in Operations, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Management preferred

Required Skills

Applied Statistics , Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Digital Transformation , Data Analytics / Big Data Analytics , Reliability Engineering , Operational Excellence , Lean Manufacturing , TPM , Six Sigma , Industry 4.0Preferred Skills :Predictive Maintenance , Condition Monitoring , Value Stream Mapping (VSM) , SMED , Asset Management , OEE Improvement , Digital ManufacturingPreferred Candidate Profile :10-15 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and Digital Transformation.Strong expertise in AI, Digital Technologies, Applied Statistics, Data Analytics, and Reliability Engineering.Demonstrated success in leading digital adoption and business transformation programs.Experience from Pharmaceutical, Chemical, FMCG, Food Processing, or Process Manufacturing industries.Excellent stakeholder management and project leadership capabilities.