Supervisor, Engineering and Facilities

Division Overview

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributor and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited, a leading generic pharmaceutical company based in India. Headquartered in HITEC City, Hyderabad, India, founded in 1986 and becoming a public company in India in 1992.

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. is committed to delivering a broad portfolio of quality, affordable generic pharmaceuticals to pharmacists and patients. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. adds value through superior customer service in the distribution of a broad line of generic pharmaceuticals, leveraging vertical integration and efficient controlled processes. Aurobindo has business operations in more than 125 countries around the world. Aurobindo is a global pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of generic drugs that includes more than 180 product families and 450 individual product packages.

Aurobindo markets over 80% of the top 100 most prescribed products in the world. In past years, Aurobindo has received more ANDA approvals than any of our competitors. Aurobindo is now ranked 2nd among pharmaceutical companies based on Total Prescriptions Dispensed. (We are#27 in 2010).

Job Overview

The role of Supervisor, Engineering and Facilities is responsible for ensuring the facility, manufacturing, packaging and support equipment are all maintained to a high standard while meeting cGMP and EHS standards. The Supervisor is also responsible for planning, organizing and directing engineering services for capital projects, continuous improvement projects and overall facility maintenance activities. The role provides technical and engineering expertise and support to all plant departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads design, qualification, and maintenance of equipment, building space allocation and layout, and facility expansion.
• Coordinate and manage needed support from outside contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Ensures facility/equipment/utilities meet all relevant Health, Safety and Environment requirements.
• Maintain an appropriate staffing plan to support business needs, while developing team members in Maintenance, Facilities and Engineering to perform to their optimum potential.
• Oversee the daily functions of the maintenance and technicians in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Coordinate with various departments with bringing in new process and manufacturing equipment including validation, automation, and quality assurance.
• Ensures timely closure of quality actions such as Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s, and implements corrective/preventive actions.
• Provide strong, consistent leadership to maintain company policies, while providing a positive work environment to inspire & motivate workforce. Promote and develop “TEAM” environment within the organization.
• Maintain the Master Service Agreements for the equipment and facilities and liaise with the service providers for periodic reviews.
• Ensure a strong understanding of current best practices in the reliability and maintenance industry and deploy them in the plant operations.
• Increase Safety Awareness, conduct monthly safety training meetings and address any safety issues and concerns and ensures that facility/equipment/utilities meet all relevant Health, Safety and Environment requirements.
• Availability to work Overtime: Based on work demands overtime maybe required: Daily, Weekends (Sat & Sun) and/or Holidays.
• Excellent leadership skills. Must be able to organize, coordinate and direct employees and contractors.

Qualifications – Skills & Requirements

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to multitask.
• Previous experience in pharma or regulated environment is a must.

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of experience.
• Up to 3 years of managerial experience in manufacturing and packaging facilities. working in pharma, cosmetic, or FMGC industries.

Physical Requirements

WAREHOUSE OR PRODUCTION POSITION – While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Physical Requirements

Job requires the use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or for repetitive movement

Job requires you to worker to reach or work above the shoulder

Lifting 8+ Hours – 10-15 Pounds

Twisting 1-4 Hours

Kneeling 1-4 Hours

Climbing 1-4 Hours

Bending 1-4 Hours

Standing 8+ Hours

Walking 1-4 Hours

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk

Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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