Head of Engineering

Join Douglas in 2026 in apivotalrole focused onleading the Engineering function acrossourNew Zealandmanufacturing operation.You will provide strategic leadership and operational direction to theEngineeringteam, ensuring our equipmentoperatesreliably and efficiently at all times.As a key member of the Douglas Manufacturing Leadership Team, you will driveproduction and facilities assets performance, anddevise and deliver tocapital expenditure plans and championquality-focused, continuous improvement mindset.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role.As the leader of this critical service function, youwill work closely with internal and external stakeholdersincluding ManufacturingOperations,Supply Chain, Quality,R&D, Sales, andother internal and externalcustomers.Your abilitytodeployandmotivate the teamto meet and exceed customer expectationsis critical to ensuringoverallbusiness success.

Whatyou'lldo

• People Leadership : Provide clear leadership and vision, inspiring and motivating your team to achieve excellence.Coachand develop team membersto be their best and for those with potential, be great future leaders.
• Strategic Leadership : Implementengineeringstrategy and operational goals to exceed customer expectations for equipment and service provision, quality, cost, and delivery. Create and implement best-practiceengineeringvision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to support overall business goals.
• Operational Leadership : Ensure allengineeringactivities are delivered on time and executed in adherence to Quality and Compliance processes.Lead and liveLean thinking andContinuous Improvementcultureacross allmanufacturing operations. Establish andmaintaina robustand holistic asset performance managementplan groundedin best practice andutilising latest developments in technology.
• Digital & Automation Enablement : Lead the Manufacturing thinkingin digital visionanddrive digital transformationthroughout the manufacturing value chainto achieve continuously improving efficiencies, enhance quality outcomes andavailability of important Business Intelligence data for agile tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Financial Management : Prepare the annualEngineeringdepartment budget and forecast all Capital Expenditure proposals. ManageEngineeringbudgets and negotiate with suppliers to ensuremutuallybeneficialandhigh performancepartnerships.

Whatyou'llbring

About Us

At Douglas,we'remore than just a company—we'rea community of people driven to make a difference.We'reproud to be one of New Zealand's biggest pharmaceutical success stories, andwe'regrowing globally. Privately owned and future-focused, our team of500 includes scientists, engineers, and all kinds of experts, working together to create high-quality healthcare products that help people around the world.

Come join us on this mission to improve lives!

Next Steps

Ifyou'reinvited to complete a video interview as the next stage of your application,we'dlove you to embrace it. Video interviews allow more people the opportunity todemonstratetheir abilities to the hiring manager in a new and innovative way, giving you a better chance of securing your ideal role. Relax, be yourself anddon'tworry, we all feel a bit awkward in front of the camera.

Feel free to reach out to Paula van Zijl, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Pharmaceuticals, for a confidential chat : / /

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