Associate Director, Head of Production Engineering
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead our Production Engineering team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for directing technical staff to ensure company, site, and departmental goals are met within budgetary and schedule guidelines.
Key Responsibilities- Direct technical team to ensure company, site, and departmental goals are met within budgetary and schedule guidelines.
- Provide general direction to technical staff based on technical expertise.
- Use understanding of automation MES, theories, and practices of various disciplines to manage an operational support function in compliance with all safety and quality regulations and procedures.
- Develop and implement new processes for supporting site manufacturing operations.
- Coordinate, plan, and schedule tasks and activities for supporting site production activities.
- Define scope of work for project teams.
- Manage, hire, develop, and recognize technical staff.
- Create employee and organizational development, and HR plans that meet our needs.
- Apply specialized knowledge in a creative way to a broad range of difficult problems.
- Analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
- Approve and submit proposals to Sr. Management.
- Responsible for policy setting and defining procedures for staff in accomplishing and documenting work.
- Approve protocols and support documentation (engineering change requests, system change forms) to secure project release.
- Develop staff members to assume technical approver roles.
- Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other related technical field.
- 8+ years of related experience with 3+ in a management role.
- Well-versed in engineering disciplines (e.g., automation, enterprise-wide software, MES, fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, statics, and dynamics, engineering materials).
- Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines (Data Integrity Industry Guidelines, 21CFR part 11, GAMP), purchasing practices, and process validation.
- Maintain industry contacts and be involved in industry interest groups.
- Fluent with all MSOffice, MSProject, and MSVISIO software.
- Display a strong understanding of automation, information technology, and computer system administration good practices, industry standards, and regulations.
- Oversee the development of systems to ensure they meet safety, industry regulations, and user requirements (including maintainability, reliability, and scalability).
- Oversee, motivate, and direct technical personnel.
- Develop KPIs for responsibilities that help with continuous improvement and performance of the area.
- Exhibit creativity and new ideas in completing divisional and departmental responsibilities.
- Analyze and solve complex problems through creative thought and experience.
- Manage multiple teams simultaneously.
- Ability to design outside of immediate scope of responsibility.
We offer a competitive salary range of $149,234.30, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits.
About UsTakeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work. We are certified as a Global Top Employer and offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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