Team Leader - Calibration

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.

Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

Job Overview

The Team Leader – Calibration/Maintenance Engineering will be responsible for overseeing all calibration and instrumentation-related activities across the engineering department. This includes managing new installations, ensuring the reliability and compliance of equipment, leading a technical team, and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee calibration of instruments/equipment and manage maintenance and new installations under the calibration department.
• Ensure proper documentation and implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance schedules to maintain system reliability, availability, and uptime.
• Evaluate, review, and approve technical designs, proposals, and submittals.
• Develop and monitor project schedules using appropriate planning tools, ensuring adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Manage and supervise third-party contractors to ensure timely completion of work in line with contractual obligations.
• Ensure documentation compliance, including SOPs, O&M manuals, protocols, and system reports related to calibration activities.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and supervise team members to drive performance and engagement.
• Provide engineering recommendations and technical support for calibration and instrumentation initiatives, projects, and strategy reviews.
• Continuously optimize departmental operations through recruitment, performance reviews, and development initiatives.
• Monitor and manage team performance against departmental deliverables and KPIs.
• Evaluate strategic plans and processes; implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Plan and execute departmental upgrades/projects by defining specifications, selecting vendors, planning shutdowns, and maintaining budget estimates.
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment by enforcing safety standards and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control departmental budgets, including both OPEX and CAPEX, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between departmental activities and organizational goals.
• Propose and contribute to energy-saving initiatives and cost-optimization strategies.
• Comply with all EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards and practices as per site policy.
  
  

• Training & Development: Strong maintenance background with the ability to manage multiple teams and priorities. Excellent in technical writing, planning, and organizational skills.
• Performance Management: Skilled in setting clear goals and tracking team performance; able to identify skill gaps and assign relevant development tasks.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Encourages active participation and open communication within teams and with cross-functional departments.
• Commitment to Excellence: Highly attentive to detail with a continuous improvement mindset focused on productivity and efficiency.
• Accountability & Ownership: Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and initiative in meeting team and organizational objectives.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of cost control, resource optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Adaptability & Change Management: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment; supports transformation and innovation.
• Results & Process Orientation: Focused on achieving outcomes while maintaining process compliance and quality standards.
• Decision Making: Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach and sound judgment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the engineering field, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience in calibration and instrumentation projects, including installation, compliance with authority codes/regulations, and safety protocols.
• Proficient in managing both OPEX and CAPEX budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, team management, and project execution capabilities.
• Advanced documentation, reporting, and technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with Quality Compliance systems and ISO-17025 guidelines.
• Certified in uncertainty measurement calculations is a plus.
• Proficient in SAP and EQMS platforms.