Description
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee all Engineering activities and maintaining work environment in accordance with cGMP, Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and internal procedures.
* Implement and ensure compliance with relevant Safe Systems of Work and associated SOP's E.g. Control of Contractors, Permit to Work, Safe Isolation, Risk Assessment, etc
* Lead, motivate and inspire individuals and team - hold self and team accountable for results.
* Facilitate daily meeting; Identify priorities, direct and instruct team members accordingly.
* Represent Engineering at inter-departmental meetings, interact and communicate effectively.
* Actively drive Continuous Improvement using Lean tools and principles reducing waste, improving yield and uptime. Solution driven.
* Instill a proactive approach to problem solving. Own/delegate faults and problems driving timely resolutions. Record, review and analyse historical data encourage team to seek a better way.
* Lead/delegate and oversee departmental initiatives & capex projects delivering on time on budget
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during both client and regulatory audits and inspections.
* Progress ALL Quality records and Health & Safety actions within agreed timelines.
* Manage and oversee routine scheduling and forward planning requirements.
* Develop Engineering staff ensuring appropriate competencies and behaviours in line with company values. Identify skills gaps sourcing suitable training or development.
* Performance management - Set objectives and appraise direct reports in line with expectations, complete regular 1-2-1 meetings with direct reports.
* Manage absence, disciplinary and performance related problems.
* Flexible, willing to support business overtime and out of hours requirements.
* Perform any duties as reasonably requested by the company from time to time.
* Deputise for Engineering HOD when required.
Qualifications
KEY COMPETENCIES:
* Recognized and relevant Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and leadership qualifications.
* Environmental, Health & Safety trained.
* Basic understanding of project management and the principles required to succeed.
* Experience of leading/supervising a multi-discipline Engineering or Technical team.
* Knowledge and experience of Pharmaceutical/Biochemistry cGMP related process industry.
* Understands quality compliance, validation, regulatory and legislative requirements.
* Working knowledge of asset and equipment management, cost of ownership, etc.
* Collaborates and communicates effectively internally and with other departments and stakeholders
* Delegate when required and coach or develop where appropriate.
* Solution driven, has a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
* Inspires individuals and team to identify, anticipate and resolve faults or complex technical problems.
* Organized, structured approach and able to coordinate others to plan ahead.
* Understands and fully utilizes the capabilities of their team, developing individuals accordingly
• Demonstrates the correct behaviors in line with company values, success factors and cultural priorities.
* Is mindful and cognisant of the needs, emotions and priorities of others.