Global Equipment Manager at Haleon

About the role

The Global Equipment and Maintenance team is an exciting new function within engineering, which will drive improved performance and productivity across our manufacturing operations in QSC. It is envisaged that this team will comprise up to 5 Global Equipment Managers, based at strategic locations, who will provide world-class technical mastery for critical manufacturing and packaging operations, such as blister packaging and tube filling.

We have a significant challenge to drive our global OEE up to a top quartile world leading fast moving consumer healthcare (FMCH) company. You will be interacting with 24+ sites across 6 different regional business units to deliver operational improvements and set the equipment direction for our substantial 5 year CAPEX plan.

This is a unique opportunity for you to become our first ever Global Equipment Managers (GEMs). In this role you will be responsible for the standardization/reapplication of engineering equipment / process specifications of core manufacturing & packaging equipment across Haleon QSC. You will become one of 5 newly hired SME’s and be the go to contact within your core area of expertise, in either:-

• Cartoner & Labeller
• Blister Filling
• Tube Filling
• Tablet Compression
• Casepacker & Palletiser

Key responsibilities

• This is an important matrix leadership role with the Global Equipment Manager expected to establish partnerships with key individuals (i.e., Engineering) at all applicable sites for the equipment for which he/she is accountable for and provide advice and recommendations when appropriate.
• Is recognized globally as the principal point of contact (‘go to’ person) for all aspects of the end-to-end process, including key technical considerations such as operating principle/machine speed, maintenance, vendor selection, URS definition, IQ/OQ/PQ validation and PCCE.
• As a first step within the role, defines best in class equipment specifications and vendors and subsequently works with Global teams (i.e., QSC Engineering, QSC Technical/Technology, QSC Procurement) to recommend standardization/reapplication for any new investments across QSC.
• The Global Equipment Manager is highly knowledgeable about both the current status, history, and future advancements of the equipment for which he/she is accountable for and has a good awareness of the equipment installed across Haleon sites globally.
• Facilitates the sharing of knowledge and advice (i.e., training, maintenance, OEE optimization, technical trouble shooting) for the equipment with Global production sites.
• Supports the definition of common maintenance requirements, spares, and validation documentation for the equipment.
• Responsible to executing the equipment innovation plan within a global 5yr masterplan as set by the Global Equipment and Maintenance Lead.
• Responsible for overseeing equipment purchases, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency with a focus on delivering the highest OEE at the lowest operating cost as well as providing technical advice to global sites and contribute to capital reviews.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• BSc/BEng or equivalent level of qualification within Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Working knowledge of production processes and equipment for the specified core manufacturing & packaging equipment.

Preferred

• Ability to engage and influence Site Leadership Teams, R&D, Category leadership, Quality and Operations to gain support for technical decisions.
• Demonstration of problem solving, critical & innovative thinking skills.
• Desire to drive change and process improvements.
• Technical writing skills of business/engineering/scientific documents.
• Knowledgeable in cGMP’s and general regulatory requirements.
• Excellent matrix leadership capability to influence people and processes in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent business & commercial acumen.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.