At Douglas, we're not just a company; we're a community of passionate individuals committed to excellence and improving lives. We are one of New Zealand's greatest pharmaceutical success stories with an ever-expanding footprint into global markets. Privately owned, we are working to develop, trial, manufacture, test, pack and distribute the very best medicines, nutraceuticals, and products around the world. There are around 700 of us - including top scientists, researchers, manufacturers, regulators, supply chain professionals and engineers, and together we are on a mission to make high quality, effective and accessible products for people who need them.
Why the Role Exists
This pivotal role is all about leading the Engineering, Maintenance & Metrology (EM&M) function across Douglas New Zealand sites. You will provide strategic leadership and operational direction to the EM&M team, ensuring our equipment operates seamlessly 24/7. As a key member of the Douglas Manufacturing Leadership team, you will drive the development of capital expenditure plans and champion best practices in EM&M.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customer service, manufacturing, packing, sales, and customers, to support their technical and EM&M needs. By managing teams and projects, you will ensure we deliver best-in-class equipment and services, fostering strong relationships and driving continuous improvement to meet and exceed customer expectations and compliance standards.
What You'll Do
People Leadership : Provide clear leadership and vision, inspiring and motivating your team to achieve excellence. Mentor and develop team members on Good Manufacturing and Engineering practices.
Strategic Leadership : Implement EM&M strategy and operational goals to exceed customer expectations for equipment and service provision, quality, cost, and delivery. Create and implement best practice EM&M vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to support the overall business strategy.
Operational Leadership : Ensure all EM&M activities are delivered on time and executed in adherence to our Quality and Compliance processes. Drive Continuous Improvement across all EM&M related areas of the business. Establish and maintain a robust preventive maintenance plan.
Financial Management : Prepare the annual EM&M department budget and forecast all Capital Expenditure proposals. Manage the EM&M department budgets and negotiate with suppliers to ensure beneficial financial outcomes.
What You'll Bring
AN INSPIRATIONAL LEADER : Your leadership isn't just about managing; it's about inspiring. You'll motivate your team to reach new heights, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
A MASTER OF RELATIONSHIPS : Building and nurturing relationships is your forte. You'll collaborate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered with excellence and compliance.
A TECHNICAL GURU : Your extensive knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering makes you the go-to expert. You'll develop cutting-edge EM&M solutions that ensure our equipment is always at its best.
A COMPLIANCE CHAMPION : With a solid grounding in GMP standards, you'll play a key role in ensuring we meet the highest quality and regulatory requirements. You're passionate about building a culture of compliance and are always looking for ways to keep us ahead of the curve.
A STRATEGIC THINKER : You're not just thinking about today; you're planning for the future. With a proven track record in strategic engineering management, you'll drive innovative EM&M strategies that propel our business forward.
A CHAMPION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT : You see opportunities where others see challenges. Your keen eye for detail and relentless pursuit of quality will lead to enhanced systems, processes, and business performance.
FINANCIAL SAVVY : With sharp financial acumen and commercial savvy, you'll manage budgets like a pro and negotiate deals that benefit the business. Your financial insights will drive cost-effective and impactful outcomes.
What We Offer
Award winning culture.
Career growth - we relentlessly develop our people and promote internally.
Five weeks leave from your sixth anniversary.
Parental leave perks including 16 weeks of top-up payments
Life and income protection insurance.
Discounted products from our consumer and nutraceutical ranges including Clinicians, BraveFace, Avene, Ego, Nexcare, to name a few.
Next Steps
If you're invited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application, we'd love you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself and don't worry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.
If you are keen to be part of a true kiwi success story, apply today!
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