Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

Engineering & Maintenance Management:

• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all equipment and utilities.
• Ensure high equipment uptime and reliability to support production targets.
• Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Manage calibration and validation of critical equipment.

Utilities & Facilities Management:

• Oversee operation and maintenance of critical utilities (HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressed air, water systems, power supply).
• Ensure utilities meet pharmaceutical standards (e.g., purified water, clean steam, environmental controls).
• Monitor energy consumption and drive cost optimization initiatives.

GMP & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all engineering activities comply with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) requirements and the WHO GMP guidelines.
• Support audits (internal, regulatory, and client audits) and ensure timely closure of CAPAs.
• Maintain proper documentation (SOPs, logs, maintenance records).

Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead capital projects, including installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, downtime reduction, efficiency improvement).
• Support facility expansion and upgrades in line with business growth.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce safe work practices.
• Ensure all engineering staff adhere to HSE policies.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, coach, and develop the engineering team.
• Drive accountability, discipline, and collaboration within the team.
• Manage workforce planning, performance evaluations, and training programs.

Budget & Cost Control:

• Develop and manage the engineering budget.
• Control maintenance costs while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in engineering/maintenance within a pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environment.
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Project management capability.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical utilities and systems.
• Communication and stakeholder management.
• High level of integrity and ownership.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Equipment uptime and downtime reduction.
• Maintenance compliance (planned vs. executed).
• Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Utility efficiency and cost management.
• Project delivery (on time and within budget).
• Safety performance (zero incidents target).