Site Engineering Head - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Title: Head of Site Engineering

Location: Bucharest Metropolitan Area

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Level: Mid-Senior

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

About the Job:

As the Head of Site Engineering for our client, you will lead a professional engineering team to ensure the availability, functionality, and reliability of production equipment, facilities, and utilities. Your primary responsibility is to enable current and future production flow in a safe, quality, and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment and Systems Management:

  • Ensure installations and changes to equipment and systems comply with approved protocols, change control procedures, and relevant cGMP and corporate requirements.

• Site Master Planning:

  • Develop a site Master Plan (5 years) outlining facility upgrades and investments, aligning with business continuity, quality, environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements, and global strategy.

• Asset Introduction:

  • Initiate and lead the introduction of new assets, equipment, and systems aligned with approved change control procedures.

• Compliance and Regulations:

  • Provide guidance to ensure compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations related to Quality and EHS in the engineering scope.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives using Operational Excellence principles, developing and implementing Engineering best practices.

• Resource Management:

  • Run an efficient and effective Engineering activity by managing the Engineering site budget and resources.

• Team Leadership:

  • Lead a professional Engineering team, identifying, developing, and retaining qualified individuals to provide Engineering and Maintenance services.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Act as an influential functional expert within the site leadership team, promoting cross-site initiatives, teamwork, and collaboration across functions.

• Global Best Practices:

  • Implement global best practices, actively sharing knowledge and lessons learned to contribute to a high professional level of engineering globally.

• Supplier Communication:

  • Serve as the main representative in communication with suppliers, subcontractors, and planning firms, ensuring efficient and effective work aligned with business interests and global agreements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Facility/Pharmaceutical/Biochemical/Process).
• Proven experience in maintenance in a relevant industrial production environment.
• Proven project management experience.
• Knowledge and experience of chemical and pharmaceutical production and packaging processes and equipment.
• Working knowledge of Good Engineering Practices (GEP).
• Knowledge of facility and utility systems.
• Knowledge of key technologies (nice to have).
• Basic working knowledge of process controls.
• Good understanding of environment, health, and safety (EHS).
• Advanced knowledge of Operational Excellence (OPEX) principles and tools.
• Ability to interpret and localize specifications and standards.
• Ability to manage Capital and Operational expenses.
• Knowledge of current pharmaceutical, regulatory, and technology trends.
• Financial understanding.
• Knowledge of cGMP, EH&S, and applicable local regulations.
• Oral and written fluency in English and Romanian.

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