* Lead Strategic Role
* Excellent Company Culture
* Make An Impact on People and Equipmment
GMP Manufacturing Facility | Maintain Integrity - Plant and Equipment | Permanent Role | Lead Strategic Growth
Do you thrive when you are successfully identifying and implementing key strategic business initiatives?
Are you an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer with a passion for, and experience working in, a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing facility?
Yes? Fantastic - then please read on.
Your new company
This Australian, family-owned organisation is part of a global success story who firmly believe their people are at the centre of everything that they do. With a breadth of delivery that encompasses pharmaceutical research, development and manufacture, they pride themselves on excelling as a respected market leader in their industry who follow a specific set of guidelines to guarantee product quality and consistency. They are currently looking for a passionate Engineering Manager to lead their team.
Your new role
Based in the lower Hunter Valley, the Engineering Manager is a member of the Site Leadership team and drives key strategic activities to achieve site objectives for maintenance, Good Manufacturing Practice, maintenance, production targets, supply and continuous improvement outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Lead S&OP and integrated systems improvements, embedding CI initiatives across the site.
* Work with Engineering, Maintenance and Site Leadership teams to create a 5 year Strategic Vision for plant upgrades, product line and volume scale-up, quality assurance and equipment lifecycle.
* Oversee plant and equipment lifecycle, maintenance and reliability.
* Assess needs and create a cost analysis breakdown on decisions relating to equipment lifecycle management.
* Prepare and manage CAPEX submissions, supporting project planning, equipment upgrades and validation activities
* Developing and implementing plant maintenance Policies and Procedures for equipment and facilities
* Development and implementation of an effective predictive/preventative maintenance program to ensure the high availability of critical equipment.
* Manage the operation of utilities, including wastewater treatment, to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations in compliance with regulations.
* Ensure facilities, equipment and maintenance activities are fully compliant with GMP, Company Quality Systems, EHS SOPs and EHS regulations
* Promote the use of operational excellence tools to ensure competitive advantages in the industry
* Develop, coach and mentor the engineering team guaranteeing growth of capability
* Provide support and on-site leadership for colleagues reporting into the Global Manufacturing Technology function
What you'll need to succeed
* Bachelor of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Degree
* A minimum of 10 years professional experience preferably in a GMP Certified manufacturing environment in a pharma, medical or food manufacture.
* A demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
* The ability to encourage team collaboration and to build effective partnerships both internally and externally
* You will be highly organised and be able to balance responsibilities and prioritise competing projects
* You will possess excellent decision making and communications skills and be able to effectively convey information to teams
* You will possess people management experience and be able to develop teams, empower people and instil a culture of operational excellence
* You will thrive in a Change Management culture and be able to instil this as best practice within the team
What you'll get in return
This is a role that will reward you with the opportunity to work operationally and strategically and one where your expert knowledge will be valued. You will be joining at a time of exceptional growth and opportunity. This job comes with an excellent salary package.
What you need to do now
If you're a passionate engineering and maintenance leader with a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Please click 'apply now' to submit your application or call Staci Baird for more info on Don't delay, my client is eager to find the right person.