About Shalina Healthcare:

Shalina Healthcare is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in sub-Saharan Africa. For the last 40 years we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and nutrition.

We have a track record few can match and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa.

We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities we serve.

Everyone in our company has a crucial role to play, and we are looking for people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

The Global Supply Organization is a multi-continental Function that comprises of the entire Value Chain from product conceptualization to delivery to the commercial front. Within the Global Supply Organization are included; Research & Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

Position: Assistant Manager – Engineering & Maintenance

Department : Engineering & Maintenance

Reporting To: Senior Manager – Engineering & Maintenance

Location: Jejuri, Pune with frequent travel to Nigeria as required

Job Purpose To support plant engineering, maintenance, utilities, and infrastructure activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring equipment reliability, uninterrupted utility availability, GMP compliance, timely maintenance, and effective execution of engineering projects. The role will also provide engineering support to the Nigeria operations through periodic visits and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Maintenance & Engineering

- Support day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
- Monitor maintenance activities and ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns.
- Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and modification of equipment and engineering systems.




- Identify opportunities for equipment improvement, reliability enhancement, and cost reduction.

Utilities Management
- Monitor availability and performance of critical utilities including electricity, water, steam, HVAC, compressed air, and other plant utilities.
- Ensure preventive maintenance and timely troubleshooting of utility systems.
- Monitor utility consumption and support energy conservation and cost optimization initiatives.
- Ensure utility systems remain compliant with GMP and safety requirements.

GMP & Compliance
- Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with GMP, SOPs, EHS requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Support preparation and review of SOPs, qualification protocols, maintenance records, and engineering documentation.
- Support internal, corporate, customer, and regulatory audits and ensure timely closure of engineering-related observations and CAPAs.
- Maintain engineering systems and records in an audit-ready condition.

CAPEX & Projects
- Support planning and execution of engineering CAPEX projects within approved timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification.
- Support preparation of technical specifications, quotations, comparative statements, and project documentation.
- Monitor project progress and highlight delays, risks, and cost implications to management.

Nigeria Operations Support
- Travel to Nigeria periodically to provide engineering and maintenance support to the plant.
- Assess equipment, utility, and infrastructure requirements at the Nigeria facility and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support preventive maintenance planning, breakdown resolution, utility optimization, and engineering projects at the Nigeria site.
- Coordinate with local engineering teams, vendors, contractors, Production, QA, and other stakeholders.
- Support GMP, audit, qualification, and regulatory requirements related to engineering and utilities in Nigeria.
- Prepare visit reports,



identify improvement opportunities, and track closure of agreed action items.

SAP, Spare Parts & Vendor Management
- Raise and monitor engineering-related PRs, POs, GRNs, Service Entry Sheets, and other SAP transactions.
- Monitor critical spare parts and maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Coordinate with engineering vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Support evaluation of vendor performance, AMC renewals, and service contracts.

Team & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Production, QA, QC, Warehouse, Procurement, Finance, EHS, and HR for engineering requirements.
- Guide technicians and engineering team members in maintenance activities and secure working practices.
- Support technical training and competency development of engineering personnel.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures during maintenance and project activities.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering – Mandatory.
- Master's Degree / MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience

- 10 years of experience in Engineering & Maintenance, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Exposure to plant utilities, preventive maintenance, CAPEX projects, equipment qualification, and statutory compliance.
- International exposure or experience supporting African operations will be an advantage.
- Willingness and ability to travel to Nigeria frequently as per business requirements.

Key Skills

- Plant Engineering & Maintenance
- Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Utilities Management
- Equipment Qualification & Commissioning
- CAPEX Project Execution
- GMP & EHS Compliance
- SAP / ERP
- Spare Parts & Vendor Management
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Energy & Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Willingness to Travel Internationally

Key Performance Indicators

- Equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
- Timely completion of preventive maintenance.
- Utility availability and reliability.
- Timely resolution of breakdowns.
- CAPEX project execution within timelines and budgets.
- GMP, EHS, and statutory compliance.
- Spare parts availability and inventory optimization.
- Timely closure of audit observations and CAPAs.
- Effective engineering support to Nigeria operations.

📌 Associate Manager - Engineering (Jejuri)
🏢 Shalina Healthcare
📍 Jejuri