Are you a transformative leader withexperience in automation and a passion for manufacturing excellence? We are on the hunt for an experienced professional to spearhead our Manufacturing Support Automation Team within the Facilities & Engineering department. This is your chance to drive transformative projects and lead a team of dedicated individuals towards groundbreaking achievements.
What will you do
The position provides automation guidance and technical support for manufacturing equipment and is responsible for automation and automation infrastructure.
Effectively lead the engineering automation function at the St. Louis Biologic manufacturing facility to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance
Provide technical mentorship for equipment procurement including process qualifications to cGMP requirements
Ability to communicate well with relevant departments, senior management, and clients
Technical knowledge to understand requirements of Equipment Qualification management and ability to craft and review associated technical documents
Ability to quickly assess and evaluate multiple priorities and team resources
Apply outstanding problem-solving skills in situations when manufacturing equipment breaks down, communicating effectively with key employees and site leadership
Work with capital engineering team during projects to procure and install equipment and processes
Actively involved in the site's Practical Process Improvement (PPI) lean activities
Managing engineering risks effectively and minimizing production downtime
Generating, communicating, and keeping up-to-date technical documents, procedures, and standards guidelines in accordance with statutory requirements and company policy
Assist with, and lead, continuous improvement initiatives within the function to ensure system and process improvements are implemented effectively and efficiently across the site
Serve as a role model leader, coach, and mentor
Drive safety within the team
How will you get here?
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering field, or equivalent experience
8+ years within a GMP Environment
Proficient with computers (MS Office). Working knowledge of controlled documentation and data systems including SAP
In-depth knowledge of cGMP regulations
Experience
8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical equipment maintenance and GMP manufacturing, preferred
2+ years of supervisory experience
Experienced in the following areas: Automation, GMP manufacturing, Equipment maintenance, Engineering
Expert in managing changes for assessments related to equipment, systems, automation, and processes
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Work attitude that exhibits drive, creativity, collaboration, assertiveness, good judgement, decision-making, and ambition.
Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers; highly functioning team leader and team member in a multi-skilled, multifaceted business environment
Leadership skills; Proven ability to influence others and lead significant change
Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
Experience with Allen Bradley and Delta V control systems, network switches & SQL databases
Effective written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
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