AD, Engineering

Boehringer Ingelheim • Gainesville, GA

4d

About The Position

Leads the Capital Engineering organization in support of the site, providing expert technical support for critical systems, process improvement, reliability engineering, critical-system troubleshooting, engineering, capital project management and execution, and utility support for US Operations. The role is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service, fiscal responsibility, ethical compliance, and continuous site operation.

Coordinates capital project execution to ensure compliance with local and corporate BI capital planning and project management processes. Develops and enforces project management documentation standards in accordance with applicable regulations and practices, including GEP, SOP, cGMP, GAMP, and OCG. Works with corporate personnel to prepare applicable RCPA submissions, leadership approvals, and peer reviews.

Coordinates and manages the LTF capital-planning process with department heads, local leadership, and CIC. Owns the Site Master Plan, ensuring it is periodically updated, proactively communicated, and incorporated into the long-term capital plan. Works with site leadership to adapt the plan to business needs, regulatory agencies, and BI processes.

The position also leads employee performance and career development, and works with Sourcing to support purchasing compliance and develop master service agreements with key design and construction firms. The work may involve significant time driving new processes and planning activities, and occasional fast-paced periods to meet deadlines or address emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited institution in Engineering and/or Accounting.
• At least seven years of experience in capital planning for engineering projects, project management of multiple projects simultaneously, or equivalent.
• Experience in contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Experience leading employees and projects.
• Proficiency in organizational capital planning and analysis.
• Sound financial skills related to budgeting and cost control.
• Vendor management and assessment skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to anticipate information needs and ensure stakeholders receive the appropriate information.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to form and motivate teams of employees, consultants, and contractors across and within departments.
• Ability to influence others, gain support and commitment, and mobilize people to take action.
• Ability to communicate professionally across a diverse workforce, resolve conflict professionally, and influence throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of English language structure and content, including vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Ability to discuss issues and ideas with an open mind and even temper.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, concentrate closely, analyze data quickly, and make sound decisions.
• Alertness and awareness of the general work area.
• Ability to retain procedures and processes in short- and long-term memory.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer license.
• Technical writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Capital Engineering organization and provide technical support for critical systems, process improvement, reliability engineering, troubleshooting, engineering, capital project management and execution, and utility support.
• Coordinate site project execution in compliance with BI capital planning and project management processes, applicable regulations, quality requirements, and Good Engineering Practices.
• Develop and enforce project management documentation standards.
• Work with corporate personnel to deliver RCPA submissions, leadership approvals, and peer reviews.
• Manage the LTF process by driving capital project identification with department heads and enabling cost centers.
• Integrate the LTF process with the Site Master Plan and coordinate planning with department heads, local leadership, and CIC.
• Own and update the Site Master Plan, communicate updates proactively, and incorporate the plan into the long-term capital plan.
• Develop, execute, and manage site capital project execution in alignment with BI Capital Management Processes and quality and regulatory requirements.
• Edit, review, and approve financial investment intention and funding application documents before CIC review.
• Coordinate with project managers, local leadership, CIC, and BI Leadership to prepare RCPA submissions and peer reviews for projects over €2.0 million, including collecting data and coordinating meetings and presentations.
• Manage team performance and individual goals through the MAG Plan process, and support team members’ career development using HR tools.
• Work with Sourcing to ensure project purchasing guidelines are followed and to develop master service agreements with key design and construction firms.
• Maintain compliance with departmental safety, quality, operational procedures, machine and training manuals, cGMP requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve work processes and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs
• Support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance
• Opportunities to collaborate internationally and contribute to the company’s success

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager