Engineering Manager

CSL Seqirus is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to enhance departmental performance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This role involves overseeing operational activities, ensuring compliance with GMP and HSE regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, leading a team of engineering technicians, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering, significant leadership experience, and a proven track record in performance improvement. CSL Seqirus values diversity and aims to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the global community.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Engineering Team Leader to drive departmental improvement initiatives and manage day-to-day operational and reactive activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring departmental performance, compliance with GMP and HSE regulations, and the delivery of site objectives through effective leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership:
  Take ownership of departmental improvement and development programs, ensuring timely and effective decision-making to meet site and departmental goals.
• Maintenance and Reliability:
  Oversee routine and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to schedules, regulatory standards, and minimal disruption to the operational plan.
• Team Management:
  Lead a team of engineering technicians to deliver planned maintenance and testing activities. Promote a collaborative working relationship with Production and Engineering Support teams.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:
  Drive root cause investigations and implement effective CAPAs. Champion reliability best practices and continuously seek ways to improve equipment performance, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Ensure all activities meet GMP, safety, and environmental requirements including PSSR, LOLER, and other regulatory standards. Maintain accurate documentation and close out investigations and change controls promptly.
• Resource & Budget Management:
  Manage departmental budgets, allocate resources effectively, and maintain flexibility within the team to meet production needs.
• Training & Development:
  Create and implement structured development plans for team members, ensuring training is documented and aligned with system improvement goals.
• Safety Culture:
  Actively promote a strong health and safety culture. Address and report Near Misses, accidents, and incidents promptly and support investigations as required.
• Strategic Projects:
  Support the introduction of new equipment and processes, contributing to key operational improvement projects and site initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
• Ability to remain flexible and perform under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and delivering structured development plans
• Strong problem-solving skills and Operational Excellence experience
• High level of attention to detail with strong numeracy and literacy
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage change effectively

Qualifications

• Essential:
  Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or HNC with relevant experience
• Desirable:
  Chartered Engineer status

Experience Requirements

• Significant experience in a leadership role within a Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or FMCG manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of driving performance improvement, leading teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Our Benefits

CSL Seqirus is committed to attracting and retaining world-class employees who are valued for their contributions to achieving business objectives. Learn more about some of the benefits you can participate in when you join CSL Seqirus.

About CSL Seqirus CSL Seqirus is part of CSL Limited (ASX: CSL). As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. Learn more about CSL Seqirus.We want Seqirus to reflect the world around us

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more Inclusion and Belonging | CSL.

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