GSK is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical
and healthcare companies. We offer exciting career opportunities for highly
motivated and enterprising individuals.
If you are interested in joining us, apply for the following positions:
I) Projects & Facilities Manager
The job holder will be responsible for managing all engineering capital projects at the Nairobi site using GSK best practices, tools and techniques in the company’s project management standards.
Reporting directly to the Site Engineer, the job holder’s key focus, are as
follows:If you are interested in joining us, apply for the following positions:
I) Projects & Facilities Manager
The job holder will be responsible for managing all engineering capital projects at the Nairobi site using GSK best practices, tools and techniques in the company’s project management standards.
- Project
Management
- Project
Accounting
- People
management
- Safety
and compliance
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Progress
the project plans within the constraints of time, budget and quality in
order to support and enhance overall product flow.
- Ensure
appropriate upkeep of site facilities in order to provide a habitable and
pleasant working environment and coordinate the teams in achievement of
the project objectives.
- Convert
planned projects into tasks for ease in implementation.
- Serve
as the designated point of contact for project procedural issues.
- Provide
visibility of task progress and update the Site’s facility master plan.
- Propose
the creation of cross functional project teams.
Qualifications & Knowledge:
- A
degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Process).
- At
least 5 years Project Management experience.
- Must
have a good track record of Capital Project Delivery (including design
management, construction management, contract management, commissioning
& handover.
- Experience
in developing business cases for capital investment.
- Experience
of working in a consumer Healthcare, food factory or pharmaceutical
environment would be an added advantage.
- Knowledge
and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices Validation, Good
Engineering Practices and commissioning, preferably in a Consumer Healthcare
or pharmaceutical environment.
- Understanding
of process plant and equipment (mechanical and electrical).
- Ability
to work with limited supervision, on a day to day basis.
- Experience
in managing cross functional teams.
- Excellent
communication skills (presentations and written).
- Understanding
of construction safety.
- Strong
planning & organisational skills required.
II) Maintenance & Site Services Manager
Reporting directly to the Site Engineer, the job holder’s key focus areas are:
Reporting directly to the Site Engineer, the job holder’s key focus areas are:
- Manage
the repair and maintenance of all the product manufacturing equipment.
- Manage
the operation and running of the Site’s utilities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Manage
planned preventive maintenance programs on site
- Manage
all unplanned equipment and facility breakdowns.
- Maintain
the operation and running of all utilities, keep an updated risk register
for all utility related risks.
- Ensure
calibration is carried out across the Site and maintain updated records in
line with relevant SOPs
- Ensure
appropriate upkeep of site facilities in order to provide a habitable and
pleasant working environment.
- Manage
the Engineering stores
- Ensure
correct engineering standards are applied across the site.
- Provide
engineering support for all new equipment on site.
Qualifications & Knowledge:
- Bsc
/ BEng in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- At
least 5 years experience in a maintenance department of an FMCG /
Pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
- Process
Engineering knowledge will be an added advantage
- Knowledge
and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices Validation, Good
Engineering Practices and commissioning, preferably in a Consumer
Healthcare or pharmaceutical environment.
- Understanding
of process plant and equipment (mechanical and electrical).
- Ability
to work with limited supervision, on a day to day basis.
- Experience
in managing cross functional teams.
- Excellent
communication skills (presentations and written).
- Understanding
of OHS Act, EHS, SABA, QMS, OE
- Strong
planning & organisational skills required.
The application deadline is 2nd December 2011
Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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