Summary
About the Role
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversee the technical aspects of production facilities/equipment, ensuring technical availability, reliability, and condition of assets (e.g. business continuity in the assigned area)
- Oversee the facility management function on the site, ensuring optimal cost spend and effective work and collaboration established with the contractors.
- Drive / improve Technical Services (infrastructure, utilities), availability, reliability. Drive sustainability projects on site.
- Manage, coordinate of centrally shared systems/databases and provide professional infrastructure for design, installation, qualification and lifecycle management of facilities and equipment.
- Assure accurate budget execution in respective areas, drive Operational Excellence projects.
- Develop and implement an effective asset strategy, focusing on detailed lifecycle management and meticulous maintenance planning and execution.
- Collaborate closely with senior management, including the site and platform engineering heads, in formulating a robust long-term investment strategy.
- Develop project execution strategy and execute investment projects adhering to strict timelines, budgetary guidelines, and uncompromising quality and safety standards. Skillfully manage essential project documentation, including charters, business cases, and CARs (Capital Appropriation Requests).
- Develop contractual strategy and framework to manage vendors / contractors and corresponding contracts.
- Lead and inspire a team of skilled professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Engage actively as a member of the site leadership team and the platform engineering leadership team.
Requirements:
- Diploma in engineering (mechanical, civil or utility) of equivalent.
- At least 7 years experience in Engineering on manufacturing sites;
- Broad technical understanding across most Engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.)
- In-depth technical knowledge in chemical and / or pharmaceutical processes and equipment
- Extended HSE and GxP/QA knowledge
- Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively present complex ideas and solutions to site management, technical experts and regional / local teams
- Fluent in English and proficient in the local language.
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