Role Profile
Engineering Operations Manager
Typical job description:
Engineering operations managers are responsible for all aspects of engineering maintenance in a pharmaceutical production plant. Their aim is to minimise interruptions to production by managing a maintenance operation to keep machinery running efficiently.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- Leading and developing a team of engineering managers and product stream engineers;
- Developing and overseeing maintenance programmes for the production area;
- Managing improvements to plant, machinery, services and procedures to increase productivity;
- Developing or replacing plant, taking account of technological development and production requirements;
- Making sure that the engineering team follow statutory, regulatory and site standards;
- Ensuring engineering equipment within the product stream conforms to safety and quality regulatory standards.
Entry Level:
Degree in Engineering;
Masters Degree in Engineering (optional) or
Chartered Engineer Status (optional)
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Industry Standard:
ILM Level 4 – Management;
CPD – see knowledge
Competencies:
- Proven leadership skills;
- Ability to make decisions making against tight timescales;
- Ability to network positively with staff from all levels and departments;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Experience working to regulatory standards.
Knowledge needed for the role:
- A broad knowledge of all engineering disciplines;
- Substantial operational engineering experience.
Pay and conditions:
Salaries can range from £39000 to £63000, depending on experience and the size of the department.
Engineering Operations Managers are typically office based, but will occasionally visit the factory floor as part of their management duties.