Associate Director, Engineering

Job Description

We're seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as an Associate Director, Engineering, Maintenance & Utilities. As a leader in our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations and drive business results.

Our Engineers support internal and external manufacturing operations remain operational, continuously improve and innovate. With our extensive range of facilities and environments, our Engineers have opportunities across many diverse areas including Biological, Chemical, Automation, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Safety, Process Development, Technical Services, Utilities and Validation.

As a member of the Engineering, Maintenance, & Utility Department, the Associate Director is accountable for the management of maintenance or reliability engineers supporting a defined manufacturing area. This group is responsible for improving asset reliability and manufacturing capacity by providing technical support in the field on engineering resolution of manufacturing mechanical or automation problems, processes in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, and environmental regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Accountability

• Ensure that area objectives are achieved while reliably supplying quality product at a competitive cost consistent with our Company, Regulatory Agency, and State and Local code requirements for quality, (GMP), equal employment opportunity, finances, labor, employee, environment and safety;

• Tactical and strategic Area management, including collaboration with indirect staff;

• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement.

Duties

• Compliance - Responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that ensures that compliance (Safety, Environment, cGMP, etc.) are imperatives for the business. Responsible for establishing a Right First Time culture by reducing waste and constantly driving continuous improvement. Responsible to review and approve compliance documents, as per procedures or need.

• Supply - Lead Area daily walk through. Exercise independent judgment and decision making to ensure quality product is reliably produced while managing cost. Responsible for Area supply performance metrics (Schedule Adherence, Release on Time, Customer service performance, Product Lead Time, etc.).

• Continuous Improvement - Accountable for developing a Company Production System (CPS) and continuous improvement culture while achieving CPS Targets and business results for the Area. Develop strategic initiatives related to the manufacturing process, equipment and human resources in support of long range operating plans. Report Area monthly metrics and any action plans to address gaps to the Integrated Process Team (IPT) Leadership team. Identify, prioritize, and champion improvement projects to improve process efficiency, cycle time, and yield, reduce process variability, and eliminate waste.

• Financial Stewardship – Responsible for development and management of the Area operating budget as defined with the profit plan. Accountable for meeting the operating budget and continuously reducing cost. Ensure members of the Area have business acumen and understand how they may impact business finances.

• People Management – Responsible for creating and sustaining a highly engaged workforce through utilization of our Company Leadership Behaviors and Inclusion. Provide coaching on professional development and career paths. Provide timely feedback and performance evaluations for direct reports after obtaining the relevant input and evaluation. Provide feedback and input on performance evaluations for indirect staff. Support IPT Talent Management.

Education Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering or another technical field

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum (6) years’ experience in more than one functional area, such as Operations, Quality, Technical Operations, Technology, Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Supply Chain.

• Concurrently, minimum (2) years of line experience, with responsibility for direct reports.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Minimum of (2) years’ experience in relevant manufacturing or processing (aseptic/sterile, bulk, solid oral dosage, packaging, etc.)

• Demonstrated knowledge of High Performing Organization tools and methodology, including CPS/lean processing

• Demonstrated ability to create an engaged workforce using Inclusion as the How

• Demonstrated experience of interacting with site, div