Engineering Manager

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring that facilitieslayoutand machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance managing breakdowns of mechanical electrical and instrument equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Maintenance

Responsible for the following functions within the EngineeringDepartment :-

Equipment preventative and breakdown maintenance of the OSD facility. This includes the management of the preventative maintenance softwareprogramme.

Managing and driving department excellenceeg. Idea Log processoptimizationand improvements etc.

Calibration related to the OSD facility.

To ensure that engineering activities are carried out in a cGMP approved manner.

Collaborates in the planning of new facilities and equipment or their replacement or sale.

Recommends alteration replacement maintenance construction expansion rehabilitation disposal inventory of engineering spares and execute construction required by such facilityprogrammes.

Prepare work authorization.

SOP preparation revision and ensuring ongoing training to personnel.

Identification and evaluation of training needs for all departmental persons.

Preparation and approval of change control CAPAdeviationand risk assessment documents.

Design tools equipment building machinery and safety and protective devices.

Any other assignmentallocatedby Associate Director - Engineering.

Financial

Manpowerrequirements areidentifiedfor maximum productivity

Budgets are prepared according to operational requirements

Resource acquisition and other expenditure is planned as per budget

Capital expenditure budgeting and execution

Customer Service

All queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possibletimeframewithin policy framework

A professional attitude is displayed when responding to acustomersneeds

Methods for improving customer services are proposeddevelopedand continuously updated

Internal and External customers are constantly updated as to the progress of their queries

Familiar with recognized pharmaceutical systems supporting FDA/MHRA requirements such as DQ IQ OQ PQ Validation Deviation Systems Change Control and Quality improvementprogrammes

Continuous Improvement Processes and Implement Engineering Services

Managing the maintenance of equipment machinery breakdown servicescontractorsand equipment

To manage spares equipment installationscommissioningand disposal of all relevant assets according to company policy

To manage and control all Engineering departmental deviations as agreed with theHead of Engineering

Product knowledge isutilizedto ensure information supplied to customers is up to date andaccurate

Programs aremonitoredto ensure target achievement

Manage and control the planned preventative maintenance system

Review and Improve Engineering Services

Engineering issues are dealt with in line with customer service philosophy

Engineering feedback is communicated to relevant departments

Regular feedback sessions are held to ensure continual improvement

Trend analysis and predictive maintenanceprogrammes

Review technical advancements

Review and Apply Technology for Maximum Application

Use of equipment and technology ismaximised

Equipment ismaintainedaccording to standard operating procedures

Training isidentifiedto accommodate innovation in technology systems capable ofcomplying withinspection authorityscrutinisation ensuring change control and operator/user competency is current and reliable

Upgrade design parameters philosophies structural asrequiredto enhance the functionality of equipment

Safety and Health Standards

Hazardous situations are reported or resolvedimmediately

Safety and health equipment is available and ready for use

Perform monthly Health and Safety audits to ensure EHS Compliance to OSH Act

Attend monthly safety meetings and take minutes recording all safety transgressions

Incidents/accidents are prevented by effective operating of equipment and by following health and safety procedures

Introduce Health and Safety proceduresin accordance withcurrent legislation

GMR 2.1 appointment

Learning and Growth Provide Ongoing Assessment and Feedback of Development

Learning achievements are acknowledged to improve staff performance and motivation

Team effectiveness isfacilitatedand assessed against standards and contingencies applied whenrequired

On the job assessment and feedback occur timeously

Resolve IR Issues

Performance issues are accuratelyidentifiedand action is instituted

Potential conflict is resolved according to IR procedures

Disciplinary action is taken according to the IR policy in cases of extreme poor performances and inappropriatebehaviourby staff

Identify Development/Training Needs of Self and Team

Staff performance ismonitoredagainst standards and regular feedback is provided

Individual goals are developed and aligned to team goals and roles are clearly defined as per role profile

Performance discussions are held regularly toidentifylearning requirements

Educational qualifications

National Diploma/BSc/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

A Government Certificate of Competency (Advantageous)

Relevant experience

5 years experience in Factory maintenance (Pharmaceutical preferred)

At least 3 years experience in a leadership role in the maintenance/technical field

Knowledge of control systems and experience with PLCs

Planned maintenance experience

Knowledge of theOHSAct

Required Experience:

Manager

Job PurposeResponsible for ensuring that facilitieslayoutand machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods run to their maximum efficiency and output. This includes total preventative maintenance managing breakdowns of mechanical electrical and instrument equipment.Key Accountabilit...