Job Description

Hello. We\xe2\x80\x99re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands \xe2\x80\x93 including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum \xe2\x80\x93 through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What\xe2\x80\x99s more, we\xe2\x80\x99re achieving it in a company that we\xe2\x80\x99re in control of. In an environment that we\xe2\x80\x99re co-creating. And a culture that\xe2\x80\x99s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn\xe2\x80\x99t 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\xe2\x80\x99re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.As part of our ambitious growth, we\xe2\x80\x99re forming the Global Equipment and Maintenance team, which will drive productivity and operational excellence across 24+ manufacturing sites worldwide. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for passionate and skilled individuals to be a part of this exciting transformation journey.About the Role: We\xe2\x80\x99re hiring our first-ever Global Equipment Managers (GEMs), a role that will be key in setting world-class standards for manufacturing and packaging equipment across Haleon QSC. As a GEM, you will be responsible for the standardization and reapplication of engineering equipment and process specifications for critical manufacturing operations, driving our global OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to top-tier levels.Working closely with our engineering, R&D, and technical teams, you will collaborate with stakeholders across regions to implement best practices, improve equipment performance, and guide investments for our substantial 5-year CAPEX plan. You\xe2\x80\x99ll play a critical role in harmonizing equipment standards globally while focusing on areas like powder processing, liquid processing, and semi-solid processing for products like toothpaste and topical OTC pastes.Core Areas of Expertise:Manufacturing/Process Engineering: Oversee core manufacturing equipment across Haleon.Powder Processing: Including blending, wet and dry granulation, and coating processes.Liquid Processing: Including dosing, mixing, and other liquid manufacturing operations.Semi-Solid Processing: Overseeing production of toothpaste and other topical pastes.Key Responsibilities:Technical Mastery & Leadership: You will become the global expert and principal point of contact for all aspects of manufacturing and packaging equipment in your area of expertise, including key technical considerations like machine speed, maintenance, vendor selection, URS (User Requirements Specifications), and IQ/OQ/PQ validation.Standardization and Harmonization: Define and standardize best-in-class equipment specifications and ensure their reapplication across all Haleon QSC sites. Collaborate with global engineering, procurement, and technical teams to support investments and ensure consistency across all global manufacturing sites.Vendor Management: Work closely with key vendors to ensure that equipment purchases are optimized for both performance and cost-efficiency. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have significant influence over global vendor partnerships and sourcing strategies.Operational Improvement: Drive global OEE improvements by working closely with 24+ manufacturing sites to deliver technical solutions, optimization, and troubleshooting support. Ensure the delivery of high OEE with low operating costs through maintenance and technical guidance.CAPEX Planning: Play a key role in executing our global 5-year CAPEX masterplan, driving equipment innovation, and ensuring that all new investments are aligned with global standards for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate the sharing of best practices and technical knowledge across our global network of sites, supporting maintenance, training, and optimization efforts to continuously improve equipment performance.Key Partnerships:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Technical teams, Site Leadership, Procurement, R&D, and Category Leadership teams.
• Act as a matrix leader, providing strategic direction and influencing equipment-related decisions across multiple business units and regions.

Qualifications and Skills:Essential:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in production processes and equipment for manufacturing and packaging, preferably within the FMCG or healthcare sectors.
• Deep technical expertise in manufacturing equipment (powder, liquid, or semi-solid processing).
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects and leading technical initiatives across multiple sites or regions.

Preferred:

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders (R&D, Category Leadership, Operations) and drive consensus on technical decisions.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills to tackle operational challenges.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements and equipment optimization in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and general regulatory requirements for manufacturing.
• Excellent matrix leadership and ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multi-site environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand the impact of technical decisions on broader business goals.

Work Location: Ulu Kelang, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Reporting: This role will report directly to the Global Director of Equipment and Maintenance.Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in Haleon\xe2\x80\x99s engineering transformation and shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of a global team driving operational excellence and playing a key role in the growth of a world-leading consumer healthcare company. If you\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about making a tangible impact on a global scale, we invite you to join us as we continue to deliver Everyday Health with Humanity.If you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a global engineering transformation, apply now and join our journey at Haleon!Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/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.As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.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.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon\xe2\x80\x99s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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