Site Engineering Lead

Biopharma Careers; Nashik District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in Nashik is seeking a Site Engineering Head to lead the engineering function, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable facility operations. You will partner with production, quality, EHS and projects teams to maintain and upgrade site infrastructure and drive capital programs.

We seek an accomplished engineer with 15+ years in pharma, strong regulatory knowledge and proven leadership. The role offers significant growth, cross-functional impact and accountable site governance.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or higher in engineering; ME preferred.
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical engineering with site leadership.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, EHS, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site engineering activities including capital projects and utilities.
• Lead site leadership team to align with GSK requirements.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and asset care.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Coach and develop engineering teams (60 direct/contract).

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

B.E/B.Tech

ME

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

You will lead the Site Engineering function in India, delivering safe, compliant and reliable facility operations. You will work closely with production, quality, EHS and project teams to maintain and improve site infrastructure. We value practical leadership, clear decision making and coaching skills. This role offers strong growth, visible impact and a chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Job Title - Site Engineering Head

Job Purpose

The incumbent is accountable for effectively establishing and managing engineering function at Nashik Site, including the upkeep of Assets and facilities of the plant, including the development & implementation of Capital Projects, Maintenance strategy, Technology upgradations, Equipment Efficiency improvements, adherence to compliances & building people capability in order to achieve site KPI’s.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibility is to be accountable for all Engineering activities on-site, including Capital Projects, Utilities and Facilities operations, maintenance and Production Engineering.

• Leads and manages Engineering activities to ensure plant availability, improvement of performance and efficiencies, compliance and to achieve targets relating to Sustainability, Quality, EHS & GPS objectives.
• Member of Site Leadership Team, working with the team to set a direction for the Site, in alignment with GSK requirements.
• To lead improvement in the ways of working including business change
• To establish and Manage the Engineering Strategy, aligned to Site Strategy and role, including management of Assets of entire Plant, Capital projects planning & implementation, Assessments, planned upgradation / replacements / modifications of Equipment / Plant in cost-effective ways and ensuring adherence to latest Engineering, EHS and cGMP requirements, so as to ensure upkeep of Plant facility.
• Enhances the application of performance management across all areas of engineering aligned to the Site and Supply Chain performance targets.
• Responsible for the Site Master plan and subsequent Capital Plan which ensures the facility is compliant, and invests for Service, Value, Quality, Safety and sustainability.
• Supports and promotes a culture of safe working and facilitate environment friendly processes in the site with relation to the job role.
• Champion the Site sustainability programme covering energy consumption and water management.

Budgeting and Control

Preparation and monitoring of Factory budgets, specifically pertaining to the Engineering function in the following areas:

• Capital Expenditure
• Repair & Maintenance
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Furnace Oil, Diesel)
• Seek expert help when required (from PSC Engineering, contractors, consultants etc.)
• Escalate significant issues to central engineering.
• Ensures Global Engineering Standards are in place and in use against an agreed implementation plan to enhance compliance within engineering.

Compliance with statutory regulations with regard to

• Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co.Ltd
• Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
• Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH)
• Electrical Inspector
• Controller of Explosives
• Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
• Weights and Measures

People Development

Develops solid technical capability in all areas of engineering across the Site.

Ensures this is based on the business needs, technical capability and people development plans.

Assesses competency and resource requirements for the Function and ensure these are adequately addressed.

Conducts structured People Development Plans – Assigning specific responsibilities and targets, Periodic reviews of the performance & development needs.

Acts as an owner

Fully accountable for all engineering activities across Site including Facility and Utility management, Capital Management and Production.

Direct Engineering Head Count of 60 staff and Indirect Contract Management Staff related to Engineering activities

Opex Budget- Approx 30 Cr

Capex budget – Approx 30 Cr

Asset Value-Approx 535 Cr

Risk Management

Ensure that all risks for department are identified, assessed and mitigated in accordance with risk management principles.

Scope of Accountability

• People engagement
• Attendance management.
• Weekly Schedule Delivery (CTP).
• Encourage people to raise Gemba Kaizen.
• Effectively utilization of GPS tools as day-to-day ways of working.
• MM Audit completion & closure of deviations in 25 days.
• Completion of safety incidence investigation in 10 days.
• No open ZAP> 90 days pending for closure.
• Proactive identification of risk.

Knowledge/ Education / Experience Required

A. Educational Background

Minimum Level of Education - B.E /BTech

Area of Specialisation - Engineering, Business or Pharma orientated specialization would be added advantage

Why is this Level of Education Required?

Accountable for specialized complex areas requiring technical understanding, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Level of Education - B.E /BTech/ME

Area of Specialisation - As above

B. Job-Related Experience

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required - 15+ yrs of working experience in a Pharmaceutical environment.

Should have experience in multiple discipline field for development of new policy and strategic operation.

Why is this Level of Experience Required?

For Technical Knowledge and Job requirement

C. Other Job-Related Skills/Background

Seeks to lead improvement in the ways of working

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels and across functions.

Sound knowledge of ‘audit’ requirements from quality and safety perspective within the pharmaceutical business.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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