Join a Market Leader
Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.
Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.
Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.
You will be responsible to:
Enables the efficient manufacture of pharmaceutical products, including highly potent compounds, in compliance with applicable cGMP and HSE regulations and in accordance with business requirements. Responsible for the definition, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems, aiming at full adherence to pre-established schedules while managing internal resources (people & equipment) and fulfilling costumer requirements.
* Support maintenance teams to maximize the availability of critical equipment safely and at the lowest cost by developing systematic planning, control, and reporting of maintenance tasks and necessary spare parts.
* Collaborate with Reliability in failure mode analysis processes in maintenance activities and Top Offenders, considering the effects of failure and suggesting maintenance needs based on this analysis.
* Lead and be present on-site during Planned Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance (when necessary), and Shutdown periods.
* Integrate the global planning team for site Shutdown(s).
* Participate in audits – both in preparation and interaction – internal, client, and official entities.
* Prepare and coordinate the Continuous Operation DMS (LC).
* Analyze, plan, and schedule maintenance work, identifying necessary resources (HSE, materials, special tools, technical specialties, contracted labor, etc.).
* Ensure the completion of maintenance activities according to the established schedule (PM or CM).
* Manage contractor activities and monitor budgets according to the assigned purchase order (PO), complying with all national and Hovione policies and regulations.
* Develop, monitor, and provide teams with information on designated key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve metrics, downtime, backlog, main issues, and actions.
We are looking to recruit a Candidate:
* Technical degree in a relevant area (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electricity); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Knowledge of Safety standards and GMP standards.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to write routine reports and communications and speak effectively before groups of customers, official entities, and peers.
* Knowledge of SAP PM software (e.g., Spares/Stock Management, Order Processing), Project Management (Microsoft Project), Excel, and Word.
* Experience in preparing budgets and updating purchase requisitions for contractors, services, parts, materials, etc.
* Experience in coordinating and supervising services with external contractors.
* Ability to develop and maintain relationships with OEM/Non-OEM suppliers.
Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.