Sr. Executive/Asst. Manager- Engineering

Role & responsibilities :

1. Strategic Operations & Maintenance Management

• Overall Operations: Manage overall engineering operations, ensuring smooth, cost-effective operation and maintenance of the facility.
• Utility Management: Manage the preventive/breakdown maintenance and uninterrupted operation of critical utilities, including:
• Steam Boilers
• Chillers & Cooling Towers
• Compressed Air Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Water Systems (Purified Water/WFI)
• Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP)
• Maintenance Planning: Ensure a robust schedule for Calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) is created and executed strictly according to plan.
• Breakdown Response: Review critical equipment breakdowns immediately to identify root causes and initiate permanent corrective actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Spare Parts Management: Ensure the timely availability of spares and technical requirements to facilitate swift maintenance of all equipment and instruments.

2. Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure systems and facility qualification documentation comply with regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, MHRA, ISO).
• Documentation Standards: Enforce Good Documentation Practices (GDP) across the department.
• SOP Management: Manage the creation and lifecycle of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and formats related to the engineering department.
• Validation & Qualification: Oversee and conduct routine validation tests and qualification cycles for critical systems, specifically HVAC, Water Systems, and Compressed Air Systems.
• Best Practices: Ensure Good Engineering Practices (GEP) are consistently followed in all technical activities.

3. Project Management

• Project Execution: Manage site-specific projects and deliverables in alignment with the approved project plan.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Work closely with user departments (Production, QA, QC) to ensure engineering projects meet specific business and operational needs.
• Facility Upgrades: Suggest and implement suitable changes, modifications, or renovations required to increase productivity and ease of maintenance.

4. Energy Conservation & Cost Optimization

• Energy Management: Ensure effective implementation of Energy Conservation Measures (ECM).
• Cost Efficiency: Drive initiatives for cost savings through process improvements and modernization without compromising quality or safety.

5. Vendor & Contract Management

• Vendor Development: Identify and develop a reliable network of vendors and contractors to meet present and future engineering requirements.
• AMC Supervision: Supervise special services offered by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and manage service agencies holding Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs).

6. Health, Safety & Environment (EHS)

• Safety Leadership: Ensure strict compliance with EHS Policies and provide a safe working environment within the plant.
• Safety Practices: Ensure good safety practices are ingrained in the daily routine of the engineering team.

7. Team Leadership & Training

• Team Development: Lead the Engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Training: Identify training needs for department personnel and ensure adequate training is provided to close skill gaps.
• Audits: Participate in and lead self-inspections and internal audits to maintain department readiness.

8. General

• Handle any other responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.