Lead Hand in Brampton

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients. As part of our mission to reach people and touch lives, we deliver innovative medicines, generics and consumer healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Co-ordinate with shift supervisors and other line leaders to prioritize maintenance tasks while ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained at all times; assist team members for major downtime recovery; coach and develop knowledge and skills for shift mechanics and technicians.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with supervisor and other line leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production plans are met.
• Ensure shift mechanics follow required and proper safety, quality and GMP practices, including SOP and documentation.
• Coordinate and communicate with shift supervisors, prioritize and assign maintenance tasks, establish clear and specific expectations for shift mechanics.
• Lead the execution of planned preventive maintenance activities and the recovery of major downtime events.
• Provide technical support and act as a coach to develop the knowledge and skills of team members, including shift mechanics and technical operators.
• Continuously encourage team members to challenge the status quo and promote positive, sustainable improvement.
• Lead the shift transition and discussion of safety, quality and equipment information during the shift handover.
• Lead by example and perform regular duties as shift mechanics.
• Assist with the design review and FAT for new equipment and upgrade legacy equipment.
• Execute validation protocols.
• Perform other tasks as per request.
• Offer technical advice, assistance, training and motivation to mechanics where and when necessary.
• Ensure timely PM and work order completion.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Industrial Millwright License (433A) is required combined with a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a similar role in a pharmaceutical, food and beverage or consumer goods packaging environment.
• Industrial Electrician License (442A) is considered an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language, strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interact with all shop floor employees on a daily basis.
• Sound troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, PLCs and electrical components.
• Ability to read and analyze blueprints, drawings and technical manuals.
• Strong computer skills with ability to manage full cycle processing of work orders with in-house program.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to analyze a situation and formulate a methodical approach to effectively correct and when appropriate, elevate the problem in order to prevent/reduce line downtime.
• Flexibility to rotating shift work and occasional overtime.

Working Conditions:

• Clean pleasant GMP environment.
• A requirement to be sitting, standing, bending, squatting and walking throughout the day.
• Operating on a 37.5 hour per week.
• Overtime and flexibility is a requirement for this position and may be requested at short notice.
• Weekend work will be required at least twice a month.
• GMP mode of dress is a requirement in the manufacturing areas of the plant or as directed.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $84,500 to $101,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.