Maintenance Team Leader

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market. We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

The Role:

This role is responsible, under general direction, for leading the mechanical & electrical teams to providing reliable and efficient maintenance support for the Virginia site on a multi-shift basis, across manufacturing and site services.  This is achieved through a combination of preventive and reactive maintenance as well as identification and implementation of process/equipment improvement activities. Close coloration with the various departments (engineering, production, QA, HSE, Planning etc) in planning such activities will be integral to this role.

Whilst this person is technically strong and a good leader, they also have a good business aptitude and so take into account the economic value in decision making. This role also holds responsibility for staying afloat with the latest technology developments and proposing any such developments to the business.

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual & short term maintenance plans in alignment with compliance rules (budget, QA, HSE)

• Coordinate and gate keep all planned work orders

• Understand the labour needs including skills to perform planned work orders

• Define BOM and tools required (including Safety instructions). This maybe through the team members allocated the work order.

• Identify tasks to be performed in-house and those to be subcontracted. This will take account of factors such as current work load, skill set required etc.

• Estimate the total cost (Labour, materials, charges from contractors/suppliers) for work requests.

• Co-ordinate closely with the engineering and production departments to ensure the best maintenance plans are in place.

• Coordinate, with relevant functions (production, HSE, Planning, QA), for all work orders .

• Obtain approvals required.

• Schedule the job and perform kitting activities (where appropriate).

• Co-ordinate closely with the Engineering and Maintenance Assistant to ensure the spare parts warehouse is maintained and spare parts inventory levels are optimised.

• Prepare weekly schedules for the team and prioritise the work orders in alignment with stakeholders.

• Perform daily face to face meeting with the shift production supervisor

• Daily shop floor Gemba walks

• Identify and implement improvements to plant maintenance program by machine or line.

• Assist with design and manufacture of any new process or equipment improvements

• Driving lean and autonomous maintenance. Through programs such as SEED.

• Administrating the computerised maintenance program.

• Ensure engineering documentation and maintenance history is current utilising computer databases and paper systems.

• Set and follow up performance metrics in agreement with relevant stakeholders.

• Ensuring planned preventive and predictive maintenance tasks are completed according to the maintenance and production schedules.

• Awareness of the Capex and Opex budgets for the area and adhering to the constraints set within.

• Manage contract labour used in maintenance

• Contribute to the development of a service focused maintenance department, including the maintenance of good relationships with other functional areas

• Ensure adherence to internal and regulatory quality systems

• Work with the maintenance team to improve engagement within the business and further develop a culture of frequent and open communication, accountability, recognition, feedback and inclusiveness

• Recruit, develop and coach direct reports for performance

• Conduct and document regular performance reviews and an annual review as well as regular personal / career development discussions with direct reports, in line with agreed Sanofi Performance Management Process

About You & Key Criteria for the role:

• Trade qualification (Electrical or Fitter & Turner)

• Strong engineering aptitude and experience

• Understanding of GMP, quality and OHS requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills

• Good customer service mindset

• Self motivated and able to work autonomously to meet deadlines consistently, handling numerous tasks concurrently. Good ability to prioritize.

• Skills in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

• Proven people management skills

• Experience in Pharmaceutical / Chemical, Food or high-speed production line environment would be desirable

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.