GlaxoSmithKline GSK Nigeria Job Vacancy for Maintenance Engineer, OTC

GlaxoSmithKline GSK Nigeria invites applications for the post of Maintenance Engineer, OTC.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Plc GSK is a science-led global healthcare company whose mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. We are committed to tackling the three “priority” diseases identified by the World Health Organization: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. In the developing world, we provide certain medicines at preferential prices ensuring that the poorest can still benefit from our treatments and vaccines. Our business employs over 97,000 people in over 100 countries. Around 12,500 people work in our research teams in the UK, USA, Spain, Belgium and China to discover new medicines. We invested nearly £600 million in vaccines R&D in 2011 and we have more than 1,600 scientists working on the development of new vaccines. In 2011, we distributed 1.1 billion doses of vaccines to 173 countries, of which over 80% were supplied to developing countries. Our long term vision is for our entire value chain to be carbon neutral by 2050.
We produce medicines that treat major disease areas such as asthma, anti-virals, infections, mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular anddigestive conditions. In addition, we are a leader in the important area of vaccines and are developingnew treatments for cancer. We also market other consumer products, many of which are among the market leaders:
*. over-the-counter (OTC) medicines including Gaviscon and Panadol
*. dental products such as Aquafresh, Macleans and Sensodyne
*. smoking control products Nicorette / Niquitin
*. nutritional healthcare drinks such as Lucozade , Ribena and Horlicks
*. skincare products marketed by Stiefel Laboratories.
In pursuance of our growth objectives opportunity now exists for bright and talented individuals to join our company as:
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer, OTC
Location: – Town / City GMS Agbara, Nigeria.
Reporting To: Head of Engineering
Type of position: Permanent
Job Purpose/Scope: Planning and implementing all maintenance schedules for theequipment in OTC manufacture along with associated services i.e. compressed air system, HVAC system and chillers at the GSK Agbara site. Also, to identify and implement improvement activities in the assigned areas.
Key Responsibilities:
1.) Work with internal customers to plan and scope the maintenance activities
2.) Prepare and implement maintenance schedules
3.) Lead OTC maintenance teamincluding scheduled team meetings
4.) Manage day-to-day maintenance activities, liaising with contractors and the factory operations teams as necessary, ensuring no unplanned factory disruptions
5.) Generate monthly reports and submit to Engineering Manager
6.) Keep up to date with regulations and standards, both GSK internal and Nigeria regulatory, that are relevant to the assigned areas equipment
7.) To comply with site health, safety and environmental policy and with the site standards for work wear and actively support GMP requirements.
8.) To take part in continuous improvement programmes
9.) Develop project User Requirements Brief, specify plant and equipment to be used, when ever any equipment / system needs to be replaced / upgraded
10.) Develop Project Investment Proposals for projects
Qualifications/ Experience:
1.) B.Sc / HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
2.) Good communication and influencing skills, be able to motivate those working for him/her and must be able to make and implement decisions.
3.) Working knowledge and experience of computer office programs, particularly Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and be prepared to be trained on other programs.
4.) Working knowledge of the engineering standards and statutory requirements for plant, machinery and workplaces applicable to a large volume consumer products factory.
5.) Continue his/her professional development according to Personal Development Plan agreed with Manager Engineering, and participate in other training as required.
6.) 4 – 5 years experience in maintenance of pharmaceutical equipment
Competencies:
1.) Hands-on experience of tabletting operation will be an added advantage
2.) Good supervisory knowledge is essential.
3.) Knowledge on GMP requirements and EHS practices
4.) Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
How to Apply:
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For further details visit: https://gsk.westafrica.erecruit.co.za/candidateapp/Browse.aspx

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