Operational Engineering Manager - Manufacturing and Utilities

Operational Engineering Manager - Manufacturing and Utilities Closing Date: 4th November 2026 (COB) 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 a passionate team responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing & Utilities equipment at Worthing site. Collaborating closely with quality, supply chain, and project teams, you will drive compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement. We value leaders who inspire others, communicate clearly, and use data to solve problems. This role offers you the chance to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact. Join us in uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Ensure all plant equipment and utilities are maintained in a qualified and compliant state. - Lead and manage the performance of Manufacturing and Utilities equipment including being accountable for equipment performance within Manufacturing and Utilities. - Lead and coach your engineering team to build skills, deliver results, and embrace continuous improvement. - Manage resources and priorities to support maintenance plans, change controls, and capital projects. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external specialists to deliver technical solutions and support audits. - Drive operational excellence by applying data analysis, root cause problem solving, and lean methods. Why You? Basic Qualifications We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline. - Strong experience in engineering or operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. - Proven experience working with production equipment, utilities, and facilities maintenance. - Solid understanding of equipment qualification, validation, and compliance requirements. - Strong leadership and people management skills to develop and motivate teams. - Experience applying continuous improvement methods and data-driven problem solving. Preferred Qualifications If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Master’s degree in engineering or related field. - Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or similarly regulated industries. - Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations and industry standards. - Background in managing teams in a matrixed organisation. - Familiarity with budget management and capital project planning. - Certification or training in Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies. Working Model This role is manufacturing site based with hybrid working available as business needs allow. A regular on-site presence is expected to engage with your team and operations fully.