Engineering Manager (East London) at Aspen Pharma Group

Overview:

• Design, implement and continuously improve the overall Maintenance and Technical functions of the various value streams
• Take overall responsibility for the operation of the Plant
• Manage and guide the unit through team leaders
• Performance management of direct reports, monitoring of performance management within value stream

Responsibilities:

Planning and Unit Management

• Provide technical and operational input into processes, procedures and policies
• Coordinate the communication, management, and implementation of strategic plans and monitor implementation
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide input into the financial plan and manage budget
• Ensure availability and optimal allocation of resources within unit
• Perform human resources functions to ensure optimal management of unit and reporting sections

Engineering Services

• Design, implement and manage the maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, breakdown services, contractors and equipment
• Design of Engineering Maintenance System
• Determine outsourced services and manage external providers
• Manage spares, equipment, installations, commissioning and disposal of assets according to standards and SOPs
• Develop and recommend strategic engineering interventions to improve impact of function on plant
• Manage and control all Engineering deviations in agreement with General Manager – Production
• Supervise all building and construction work
• Manage calibration and preventative maintenance program
• Manage all site utilities and report on programs
• Maximise use of equipment and technology
• Design and implementation of SOPs for all equipment and utilities
• Identify training needs to ensure user competence is current
• Manage compliance with inspection authority scrutinisation

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Oversee compliance within strategic and operating guidelines and policies for unit
• Ensure recordkeeping complies with legal requirements and provide input into changes to policies in this regard
• Provide recommendations for development of risk-based compliance systems in order to improve overall compliance performance of the organisation and unit

 Requirements:

Background/experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical engineering with 10 years’ related experience; Masters qualification is advantageous
• Engineering Certificate of Competence (Government ticket)
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing maintenance experience
• Leadership experience

 Specific job skills

• Advanced understanding of methods, practices, techniques and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of production processes and maintenance activities, control and calibration systems
• Lean management
• World class manufacturing excellence
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

 Competencies

• Interpreting and Internalising Information
• Interrogating Information
• Managing Performance
• Creating Clarity