Manager, Reliability Engineering

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

For more information visit: www.apotex.com.

Job Summary

The Reliability Manager is responsible for the continuous improvement of the production and building services equipment. This role is responsible for leading reliability processes that focus on reaching operational excellence, and developing and implementing strategies to deliver improved asset reliability and performance.

This role leads the corporate level reliability strategy development and plan execution. The role sets the strategy, developing the team and leader capabilities, and delivering continuous improvement in asset reliability.

Responsible to lead the continued development of the reliability program across all GSTO sites, and will work with international sites engineering leads to further strengthen and harmonize the reliability program at their respective sites.

This role has overall responsibility for the SAP PM function and its ongoing maintenance and optimization.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and drive reliability engineering principles and best work practices.
• Lead the SAP PM function to provide required daily business support.
• Lead all SAP PM optimization initiatives and major changes.
• Support all corporate and site driven reliability initiatives.
• Manage and oversee reliability engineers and provide needed training and support.
• Establish and provide reliability trending/reporting and KPIs for customers.
• Establish equipment performance expectations and measure overall equipment performance.
• Work with Production to identify key areas for reliability improvements, develop action plan, and work to implement action plan.
• Provide technical support to the Engineering Department on the selection of equipment based on reliability improvements and industry best practices.
• Work closely with the Quality Department to ensure all maintenance activities are properly executed and approved.
• 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
  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in mechanical or electro-mechanical discipline, or millwright or machinist with equivalent related work experience.
  • Training in Reliability Engineering Principles and Practices preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a staff position including influencing others, managing diversity, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance.
  • Experience with CMMS systems, SAP is preferred.
  • Strong data analysis skills.
  • Strong understanding of reliability principles and methodologies.
  • Ability to work within a team environment in a facilitator role.
  • Strong organizational and communications skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Working experience of Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills required.
  • Displays strong organizational, time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Experience
  • 5 - 8 years related experience preferably in a pharmaceutical (or similarly regulated) Industry.
  • Experience with reliability best practices and understanding of maintenance workflow and processes.
  • Experience leading/training reliability engineers.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and accessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

The hiring range for this position is $ 109,933.56- $ 153,906.98 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.