Head of Engineering and Maintenance -Solid Dose Plant

Date: Aug 2, 2024

Location:

Kfar Saba, Israel, 1

Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals

Job Id: 55819

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

The Head of Engineering and Maintenance -Solid Dose Plant oversees the safety, compliance, maintenance, and cost management of production assets within the OSD plant. This role collaborates closely with the Head of Production to ensure seamless integration and adherence to operational standards.

How you’ll spend your day

1. Maintenance: Accountability for the overall performance of the machines and systems. Management of all aspects of maintenance activities – preventive, breakdown, IQ/OQ – planning, execution, documentation.

2. SOP Compliance: Ensure the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for engineering and maintenance operations, maintaining strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.

3. Deviation Management: Document deviations from normal operations, conduct thorough investigations, and propose corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate on investigations related to complaints, suggesting improvements for future prevention.

4. Change Management: Manage changes to existing and new equipment and systems, following approved change control procedures and ensuring full compliance with cGMP guidelines.

5. Asset Management: Manage all aspects of machines, systems, and premises within the OSD plant to ensure optimal performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

6. Inventory and Contractors: Oversee spare parts inventory management and contractor selection and supervision for maintenance activities.

7. Team Leadership: Lead and manage Maintenance Teams comprised of first line managers and technicians, working closely with SMEs to ensure high professional standards and promoting personal welfare among team members.

8. Training and Qualification: Own the training and qualification of personnel under supervision, ensuring initial and ongoing training alignment to operational needs.

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field- must , advanced degree preferred.

• Distinct leadership skills (10-year minimum proven experience – must!), with an ability to inspire, motivate and develop managers & technical teams

• Hands-on proven experience, in machines and systems handling, and trouble-shooting

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and best practices- preferred.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

Alongside the fulfilling work, the inclusive culture and great rewards, our employees are entitled to a holistic benefits package, which is aimed to provide services required to their, and their families`, physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

In Teva, we understand that alongside your career and professional life, every employee has additional life circles, which include various private and family needs.

This is important to us, and has encouraged us to create one of the most unique and comprehensive benefits package that are offered in the Israeli market. Our benefits package is meant to support you and your family throughout the course of your life and career

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

Reports To

Sr Dir Site Engineering

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