ENGINEERING MANAGER AT SHALINA HEALTHCARE | ENGINEERING JOBS IN OGUN

About Company:

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 35 years, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products across various therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and nutrition. We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Engineering Manager to lead our technical operations in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will be the backbone of our production stability, responsible for ensuring that our equipment, utilities, and processes meet the highest standards of reliability and regulatory excellence. If you are a proactive leader with a deep understanding of GMP environments and a passion for engineering optimization, this is a pivotal role in our facility.

Requirements:

• Technical Operations: Manage all engineering and maintenance activities across production lines and critical utility systems, including HVAC, water treatment systems, and compressed air.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and all relevant regulatory requirements.

• Maintenance Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize operational uptime and minimize costly production downtime.

• Capital Projects: Oversee the installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.

• Problem-Solving: Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and process bottlenecks.

• Resource Management: Develop and manage engineering budgets, allocate resources effectively, and mentor the engineering team to foster high productivity and technical growth.

• Documentation: Maintain rigorous documentation standards, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintenance logs, and equipment validation reports.

• Continuous Improvement: Spearhead initiatives focused on process enhancement, safety, and product quality.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Industry Experience: Proven track record in an engineering leadership role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or highly regulated processing environment.

• Utility Expertise: Demonstrated experience with critical utilities (HVAC, Purified Water systems, Steam, Air Compressors).

• GMP Knowledge: Strong understanding of GMP, GLP, and pharmaceutical regulatory environments.

• Technical Skills: * Ability to manage full equipment life cycles (procurement to validation).

  • Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.

  • Strong capability in budgeting and cost-control management.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent team leadership and mentorship abilities.

  • Strong communication skills to liaise with Quality Assurance and Production teams.

  • High level of detail orientation regarding documentation and audit readiness.

Salary

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