Engineering & Maintenance Team Leader Location : Virginia, Brisbane Clean, state-of-the-art & air-conditioned facilities Flexible shift time Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally . Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Natures Own, Cenovis, Ostelin, Telfast, Buscopan and Bisolvon. B Corp certified in multiple markets , we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com. About the role: The Engineering & Maintenance Team Leader is directly responsible for the mechanical & electrical teams to provide reliable and efficient maintenance support for the Virginia site on a multi-shift basis, across manufacturing and site services. This is achieved through a combination of preventive and reactive maintenance as well as identification and implementation of process/equipment improvement activities. Close coloration with the various departments (Engineering, Production, QA, HSE, Planning etc) in planning such activities will be integral to this role. With combined strong Leadership and Technical skills, the ideal candidate will also have a good business aptitude and commercial mindset in decision making. This role also holds responsibility for staying afloat with the latest technology developments and proposing any such developments to the business. Main Responsibilities: Prepare annual & short-term maintenance plans in alignment with compliance rules (budget, QA, HSE) Coordinate and gate keep all planned work orders Understand the labour needs including skills to perform planned work orders Define BOM and tools required (including Safety instructions). This maybe through the team members allocated the work order Identify tasks to be performed in-house and those to be subcontracted. This will take account of factors such as current work load, skill set required etc Estimate the total cost (Labour, materials, charges from contractors/suppliers) for work requests Co-ordinate closely with the engineering and production departments to ensure the best maintenance plans are in place. Coordinate, with relevant functions (production, HSE, Planning, QA), for all work orders Obtain approvals required Schedule the job and perform kitting activities (where appropriate) Co-ordinate closely with the Engineering and Maintenance Assistant to ensure the spare parts warehouse is maintained and spare parts inventory levels are optimised Prepare weekly schedules for the team and prioritise the work orders in alignment with stakeholders Perform daily face to face meeting with the shift production supervisor Daily shop floor Gemba walks Identify and implement improvements to plant maintenance program by machine or line. Assist with design and manufacture of any new process or equipment improvements Driving lean and autonomous maintenance. Through programs such as SEED. Administrating the computerised maintenance program. Ensure engineering documentation and maintenance history is current utilising computer databases and paper systems. Set and follow up performance metrics in agreement with relevant stakeholders. Ensuring planned preventive and predictive maintenance tasks are completed according to the maintenance and production schedules. Awareness of the Capex and Opex budgets for the area and adhering to the constraints set within. Manage contract labour used in maintenance Contribute to the development of a service focused maintenance department, including the maintenance of good relationships with other functional areas Ensure adherence to internal and regulatory quality systems Work with the maintenance team to improve engagement within the business and further develop a culture of frequent and open communication, accountability, recognition, feedback and inclusiveness Recruit, develop and coach direct reports for performance Conduct and document regular performance reviews and an annual review as well as regular personal / career development discussions with direct reports, in line with agreed Sanofi Performance Management Process About You Qualification: Engineering Degree (highly desired) Trade qualification (Electrical or Fitter & Turner) Experience: Strong Engineering aptitude and background in an FMCG, Pharmaceutical or similar Manufacturing/Production environment Understanding of GMP, quality and OHS requirements & processes Proven people management and leadership experience Skills: High level communication skills in both written and verbal Strong organisational and ability to prioritise multiple things at once Good customer service mindset Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, to meet deadlines consistently Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. We Are Challengers. We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. www.opella.com/en/careers LI-ONSITE
