Team Leader - Engineering (Liquids)

Julphar

Ras Al Khaimah

AED 200,000 - 400,000

Job description

Job Description:

The Value Stream (VS) Engineering Team leader will lead the Engineering team supporting operations and manufacturing in the Value Stream (VS).
The Team Leader will be a member of the VS leadership team, working closely with the VS leader and other functional leads to manage the daily operations and production plan.
Responsible for equipment (Production/ Packaging) maintenance and repair operations across all three shifts.
Manages and guides the Engineering staff to plan and safely execute their activities in coordination with the cross functional team and the plan.
Drives a mindset focused on Preventive & Predictive maintenance that maximises equipment up-time and OEE. Deliver 100% of planned maintenance on time.
Accountable for delivery of maintenance tasks following the appropriate safety standards and in compliance with our SOPs and policies.
Motivate and develop the skills and competencies of team to better support the Technologies, Systems and Equipment operating in the Value Stream.
Make use of Data and KPIs to understand and report equipment performance and to target continuous improvement activities.
Collaborate with other VS Engineering Team Leaders teams and equipment suppliers to optimise maintenance strategies (both Mechanical & Electronics) for equipment and processes.
Play a key role in the preparation of URS, Technical Specifications and facility requirements for new equipment and projects.
Collaborate with HOD to prepare the annual OPEX budget and track spend on Monthly basis to stay within budget. Drive cost savings through improvement activities.
Responsible for the creation and upkeep of a Facility Master Plan (FMP) for the VS.
Responsible for the Backup, Restoration and Disaster Recovery of equipment as per procedures.
Responsible for equipment obsolescence management within VS. Identify gaps in control systems and seek funding through FMP process to manage life cycle of equipment.
Manage the spare parts holding for the VS equipment. Follow spare parts holding procedures to balance parts availability with Inventory levels.
Lead new equipment installation, commissioning, Testing & Validation.
Maintaining all the Manuals, Drawings and Specifications for VS equipment.
Responsible for preparing for internal and external audits to be ready with required records, data, preventive maintenance documents and SOPs.
Hold team to account for QMS activities such as: CAPA, Deviation, Change Control and Standard Operating Procedures.
Aggregation and Serialisation Systems- System Owner and Subject Matter Expert across all Julphar sites.

Specific Job Description:

Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for the following Equipment.

Production Equipment:
Silo Vessel, Glycerin Silo Vessel, Sugar Syrup Silo, Syrup MFG Vessel, Suspension MFG Vessel, Oral Drop MFG Vessel, Hilige Pump, SCHOTZ Pump, Fristam Pump, Silo Loading Pump, Zanchetta Lifting Column, Bin Emptying Station, AZO Sugar Loading System, PRISM Nitrogen System, CRC capping, inner, outer, liner and CRC assembling.

Packaging Equipment:
De-Palletizer, Depacker, Blower, Filling, Plastic CAP & Dosing cup, Labelling, Cartoner, 2D Barcode Printing/Inspection, Check-Weigher, Casepacker, Aggregation systems and serialization systems.

Aggregation and Serialisation Systems- System Owner and Subject Matter Expert across all Julphar sites.

Provide technical expertise in the set-up for new products introduction.
Train and upskill Engineering and Operator teams in the use of the system.
Lead problem solving and root cause analysis for complex issues across all three shifts.
Act as first point of contact with system vendors- Origin and ACG.
Manage and maintain annual Service Contract with vendors in collaboration with Procurement team.
Take lead on Internal/ External complaints resolution linked to Track & Trace reports.
Manage system and equipment life-cycle- Keep control and operating system version current and up to date.
Manage and implement software and system upgrades in line with new market and regulatory requirements.
Develop keep up to date maintenance procedure for systems.

Leads the Maintenance and Reliability team focused on Preventive & Predictive Maintenance to maximise equipment and facility up-time and OEE.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.
Collaborate with share resources with other VS Engineering teams to ensure timely and effective repairs.

Core Competency:

The Team Leader is a Dynamic Leader with strong aptitude, master of technical knowledge and very strong adherence to Compliance having critical thinking ability.
In terms of competency, you are highly result oriented with strong sense of accountability & ownership.
You have excellent Business Acumen and Strategic Planning skills for diversified Project Management experience coupled with strong influencing skills with emotional intelligence.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, Service Orientation and project management skills required.
Must have a solution centric mind to understand issues and solve them within a stipulated time frame, should possess decision making skill for smooth functioning.
High on adaptability and change management skills.
Excellent team building, strong time and task management for self and team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering Subject.
10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industries.
Knowledgeable with all types of Electronics & Mechanical, its parts and operation.
Expertise knowledge for equipment installation & qualification.
Expertise in Project Management.
Expertise in Preventive & Corrective Maintenance of equipment.
Expertise in cGMP regulations and requirements for manufacturing-facility utilities that includes understanding of cGMP compliance within controlled environments.
Prepare risk assessments for mechanical & electronics systems.
Experience in SAP System & EQMS.