The Director, Reliability Engineering is responsible for implementing and leading strategies to maximize uptime, performance and lifespan of assets, and reducing likelihood of failure by applying reliability engineering principles across all Apotex Global Operations (AGO) global sites.

This role is responsible to define, develop and execute the Reliability Strategy for all GMP and non-GMP assets critical to operations across all AGO sites, and work with international site engineering leads to further strengthen and harmonize the reliability program at their respective sites, ensuring the alignment of Reliability practices and synergy globally.

This role will lead root cause analysis and corrective action, drive predictive and preventive maintenance programs, implement digital reliability tools, and optimize asset performance, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

As a member of the Apotex Engineering Leadership Team, participates in the development, articulation and implementation of good engineering practices that are consistent across the organisation and meet the regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Reliability team in the development and utilization of the systems, methodologies, processes and software for the management and execution of Reliability projects and programs.
• Drive change by championing reliability fundamentals and methodologies. Foster a culture of Reliability Centred Maintenance, to help achieve Global Supply operations core strategic plan objectives, reaching operational excellence.
• Establish an operational Reliability toolbox using tools such as KPIs, RCM, TPM, MTBF, RCA, FMEA, OEE, predictive maintenance, performance trending, and drive the propagation of Reliability thinking and consistency of practices across the GSO sites globally.
• Identify Reliability best practices across sites, and ensure alignment and synergies are achieved.
• Provide guidance and mentor the Reliability team on work related reliability processes, practices, and compliance issues.
• Deliver maximum efficiency, effectiveness, reliability, availability and safety for all assets.
• Establish and implement periodic monitoring and evaluation programs to effectively benchmark the performance of assets and assess compliance of maintenance and reliability practices that are in place.
• Engages with industry experts to stay current on best practices and embed new reliability-engineering advancements into continuous-improvement objectives.
• Lead targeted continuous improvement initiatives in line with the business strategic targets. Measure and benchmark asset/system performance against targets using industry best practice.
• Support the development of Capital plans and capital decisions through an equipment lifecycle program that leverages analytics of KPIs, obsolescence and asset performance.
• Proactively builds collaborative cross functional relationships with Apotex Global Supply Operations, API, Quality, GR&D, GIS and other customer groups and affiliates to identify and execute projects focussed on continuous improvement and reliability of the equipment and facilities.
• Develop a strong safety culture that encourages taking the right amount of time to perform each task safely.
• Participate and lead performance conversations with employees, including monthly one on ones, to connect on performance; check in on employee’s progress toward achieving Objectives, offer support and remove barriers; and, communicate and revisit performance expectations to reinforce and encourage high performance culture and a safe working environment for all employees.
• Utilize open, honest, two-way communication to build trust-based relationships with employees, business partners and direct leader while continuously improving leadership capabilities by personally seeking feedback and development.
• Create a culture which values trust and provides the opportunity for Employee development and growth in pursuit of our purpose and demonstrating our core Values – Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance and Passion.
• Utilize your networks to attract and hire talent in a comprehensive, differentiated and consistent manner essential to our continued growth; then, onboard new employees by providing a consistent experience that reflects the values and commitments made to candidates during the hiring process.
• Ensure adherence of team members (direct reports) with all compliance programs and company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree or equivalent related field.
• Training in Reliability Engineering Principles and Practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven history in leading Reliability initiatives, streamlining processes and translating gaps into solutions.
• Experience with CMMS / SAP systems.
• Familiar with Industry 4.0 technologies and digital reliability tools.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to actively and cooperatively work with cross functional teams.

Experience

• 10 - 15 years related experience in maintenance, reliability or asset management.
• Experience with reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, TPM) and predictive maintenance technologies.