Projects Coordinator at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Job Purpose

• As a Projects Coordinator, you will have the overall responsibility of all capital projects and CAPEX Management on site.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate, Manage / Execute all capital projects on site from Ideation/ Inception stage (Business analysis) till Handover and guaranteed Benefits realization following the GSK PMF roadmap
• Liaises with department managers regarding new equipment requirements and identifying old, redundant equipment for replacement

In Addition

• Draws up User Requirement specifications (URS’s) for new equipment
• Sources suitable equipment and arrange viewing
• Negotiates with suppliers regarding cost, delivery, and quality
• Completes recommendations detailing equipment comparisons, costing, performance evaluations, guarantees, etc. and making specific recommendations
• Owns and drives Project Investment Proposal process and adjoining approvals for the site.
• Develops timelines for project, detailing deliveries, installation, commission, validation, resources required (internal and external)
• Provides Finance with equipment location and machine detail, e.g. serial number, type, etc.
• Supports the Engineering Lead in Authoring Facility Investment Plan for the site
• Draws up the factory capital expenditure budget in consultation with Factory Engineer to ensure that funds are available for equipment and projects
• Ensures that project numbers and funds are allocated to projects
• Produces quarterly capital forecast
• Manages Capital projects at offsite 3rd party who manufactures toothpaste for the SA and ANZ markets
• Manages R&M spend at the same 3rd party

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• B.Eng. Project Management or Diploma in Advanced/ Industrial Project Management
• 5 Years’ experience as a Project Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated and takes Initiative
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work overtime if required
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline