Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.
With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.
This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.
Project Engineer
About the role
This role is responsible overseeing and managing engineering projects within the manufacturing site. This role involves planning, coordination, and executing projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes, enhancing productivity, and ensuring product quality. Collaborates with multiple functions to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications.
Haleon QSC network:
- Manufacturing network of 24 sites and c. 200 CMOs (Contract Manufacturers)
- Using 14,500 packaging components and 2,000 raw materials from over 2,000 vendors
- 20000 SKUs to more than 100 markets in 14 Business Units
- Portfolio of consumer centric products across 35 distinct technology groups
- Complexity of 4000 formulations meeting different regulatory requirements with 13000 licenses
- Network of 150 distribution centers.
Key responsibilities
- Project Planning and Management
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Process Improvement
- Analyse current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement Lean manufacturing principles and other process optimization techniques.
- Develop and test new manufacturing methods and equipment to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
- Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and management.
- Prepare and present reports, documentation, and technical drawings.
- Quality Assurance
- Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with quality standards and regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement quality control measures.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues.
- Vendor Management
- Source and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovation to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Budget and Cost Management
- Prepare and mange project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Identify cost savings opportunities and implement cost reduction initiatives.
- Monitor and control project expenditures.
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience managing engineering projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, six sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and technologies.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Preferred
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to effectively engage in multicultural environments .
- Appetite and curiosity for geo-political topics, technological and supply chain innovation, automation sustainability, digital.
- Global mindset, entrepreneurship mindset, business insight, resilient & assertive.
- Excellent English communication skills.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
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Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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