Vacancies at Biodeal Laboratories Limited

About the Role

Biodeal Laboratories seeks an accomplished, self-driven Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of production equipment & utilities equipment.

Role Objective

To plan and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance. Ensure maintenance technicians have tools and parts they need to complete work orders.

Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage work order and PM process via Computerized Maintenance Management System SAP (work order generation, tracking, reporting, and completion).
• Develop a work plan that entails the sequence of activities, staffing needs, and best methods and procedures to accomplish the job, considering job duration, location, travel distance, and the possibility of combining jobs in the same area.
• Define internal/external resource needs for work scheduling and project planning; create and manage requisitions for outside repairs (cost estimating through completion); help manage cost and look for ways to improve, using internal resources.
• Support safety and environmental auditing process/action plan by independently scheduling and conducting PM and work order audits; maintain SAP system.
• Review/track metrics with the Maintenance Manager and lead mechanics and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform hazard assessment of jobs and identify permits required (e.g., hot work, confined space).
• Plan and order parts/materials; prepare parts kits for upcoming jobs.
• Direct outside contractors on the installation of jobs and projects.
• Work directly with production associates and management to problem-solve and correct production issues that will ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Develop measurements for tracking the success and timeliness of maintenance activities, such as work order completion rates.
• Work collaboratively with Quality and Production Departments to resolve issues. Communicate clearly and concisely to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform purchasing functions as needed.
• Comply, enforce, and assist supervision in ensuring employees comply with all job duties, PPE, GMP, and safety policies.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work on off times outside of normal shift hours to resolve problems or concerns related to production and project activities.
• Move and lift material weighing 50 pounds to distances of 10 feet or more.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in temperature extremes daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• High School or General Education Diploma
• Minimum 3 years position-related experience
• Comprehensive English (Reading, Writing, Communicating) Required
• Strong electrical mechanical background is required.
• Machine Shop, PLC and Maintenance experience preferred.
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, E-mail, PLC, CMMS)
• Ability to successfully pass Ramsey Maintenance II Assessment

Role Requirements and Qualifications:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option)/ Diploma in megatronics engineering/Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or food manufacturingindustry
• Ability to effectively handle both electrical and mechanical work.
• Experience in process flow and automation.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Programmable Logic control will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Structured approach to problem solving.
• Embraces personal challenge.
• Confident, rounded thinking
• A self-starter and self-motivated
• Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• High School or General Education Diploma
• Minimum 3 years position-related experience
• Comprehensive English (Reading, Writing, Communicating) Required
• A strong electrical-mechanical background is required.
• Machine Shop, PLC and Maintenance experience preferred.
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, E-mail, PLC, CMMS)
• Ability to successfully pass the Ramsey Maintenance II Assessment

go to method of application »

About the Role

Biodeal Laboratories seeks an accomplished, self-driven Utilities Technician to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of utilities equipment: Purified Water Generation System, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System, Wastewater treatment Plant Generator and compressed air system.

Role Objective

To operate and maintain the utilities throughout their technological useful life by carrying out effective preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.

Utilities Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains, inspects, and operate utilities systems including but not limited to, HVAC system, Purified
• Water generation and distribution plant, Wastewater treatment plant, Compressed air system and generators.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment in all utilities system areas.
• Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules for utilities.
• Maintain all utilities in good working condition through both corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Always maintain all assigned utilities in good physical condition e.g. lockable panels, guards, fixings, and fasteners among others.
• Maintain and review all documentation for all the works / activities carried out as per GMP.
• Review daily operation logs for all utilities systems.

Role Requirements and Qualifications:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option)/ Diploma in megatronics engineering/Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or food manufacturing industry
• Ability to effectively handle both electrical and mechanical work.
• Experience in process flow and automation.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Programmable Logic control will be added advantage.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Structured approach to problem solving.

go to method of application »

About the Role

Biodeal Laboratories seeks an accomplished, self-driven Packaging Machine Operator to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of Packaging Machines (Carton packaging machine, labelling machine, liquids filling machine and creams filling machine).

Role Objective

To operate and maintain packaging machines throughout their technological useful life by carrying out correctmachine settings and quality autonomous maintenance.

 Packaging Machine Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all assigned packaging equipment in good working condition through both corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain all assigned packaging equipment in good physical condition at all times e.g. lockable panels, guards, fixings and fasteners among others.
• Maintain all required documentation for all the works / activities carried out as per GMP
• Carry out both Autonomous and preventive maintenance on the packaging machine assigned

Role Requirements and Qualifications:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering (plant option)/ Diploma in megatronics engineering/Diploma in Electrical and electronics engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or food manufacturing industry
• Ability to effectively handle both electrical and mechanical work
• Logic control will be added advantage
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Structured approach to problem solving
• Embraces personal challenge
• Confident, rounded thinking
• A self-starter and self-motivated
• Focused and target driven with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.

go to method of application »

Role Objectives

• Manage work order and PM process via the Annual PM schedule (work order generation, tracking, reporting, and completion).
• Lead in the implementation of 5S in the workplace.
• Lead all assigned continuous improvement projects related to TPM.
• Create and manage requisitions for outside repairs (cost estimating through completion); help manage cost and look for ways to improve, using internal resources.
• Support safety and environmental auditing process/action plan by independently scheduling and conducting PM and work order audits.
• Review/track metrics with the Maintenance Manager and lead maintenance technicians and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform hazard assessment of jobs and identify permits required.
• Plan and order parts/materials; prepare parts kits for upcoming jobs.
• Work directly with production associates and management to problem-solve and correct production issues that will ensure maximum production efficiencies.
• Develop measurements for tracking the success and timeliness of maintenance activities, such as work order completion rates.
• Work collaboratively with Quality and Production Departments to resolve issues. Communicate clearly and concisely to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Comply, enforce, and assist supervision in ensuring employees comply with all job duties, PPE, GMP, and safety policies.
• Maintain assigned equipment & through corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain utility systems, specifically, the Water Plant and Effluent Treatment Plant
• Maintain all required documentation for all the works / activities carried out.
• Ensure availability of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) supporting materials (e.g. daily checklists) and coach operators on AM in the areas / department allocated.
• Collaborate with area / department supervisors in ensuring AM activities are carried out.
• Perform and record root cause analysis for major and repeat breakdowns for assigned machines.
• Participate in equipment / machine installation activities when such activities are going on.
• Consistently following preventative maintenance program for equipment & facility
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe working environment maintenance shop and store
• Offer technical advice on various technical subjects.

Role Objectives

• Technical capability and understanding.
• Understanding of Total Preventive Maintenance (Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance,
• Early/equipment management, and Safety Health Environmental)
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Structured approach to problem solving.
• Embraces personal challenge.
• Confident, rounded thinking
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles.
• Resilient, optimistic, and open to change

Key Performance Areas
Task Management

• Adhere to daily and weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of site.
• Real time documentation of activities
• Structured approach to problems / trouble shooting.
• Root cause and knowledge sharing to avoid repeat breakdowns due to ineffective maintenance.
• Timely reporting of scheduled PM activities
• Minimal time to repair with effective outcome.

Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively all with stakeholders to facilitate delivery and execution of maintenance objectives.
• Communicate with stakeholders the impact of proposed or carried out activities.
• Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimizing cost.

Self-Management

• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality
• Manuals and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Attend all Continuous development activities as planned and communicated.