Head of Engineering
About The Position
The Head of Engineering is a highly visible leadership role responsible for all onsite engineering activities, including maintenance, capital projects, and facilities management. The role oversees plant equipment and layout reconfigurations while ensuring compliance with safety and cGMP regulations, and also leads site EHS. The position provides leadership to the site Engineering and EHS departments, supports site growth and transformation plans, and manages the site capital expenditure plan and Facility Master Plan. It guides engineering workforce development, engineering excellence, asset transitions, and automation systems to meet current and future business needs. The role also contributes to strategic and tactical business decisions through analytics, supports the company’s safety, health, and environmental program, and may provide regional engineering leadership or support other business areas as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering.
- At least 10 years of pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing experience in an engineering function or related area.
- High level of experience in maintenance, project management, and validation within a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organization.
- Project management skills and experience with major engineering and/or capital projects.
- Experience with maintenance excellence tools such as Reliability-Based Maintenance, Operator Asset Care, and performance management.
- Ability to set an annual capital and operational budget and manage it throughout the year.
- Ability to use and interpret data to support tactical and strategic decision-making.
- Proven ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Specialist technical competence and unit-dose knowledge in Oral Solid Dose forms; knowledge of other dose forms is desirable.
- Professional Engineering designation recognized in Minnesota.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and guidance to the site Engineering and EHS departments.
- Align site growth plans and strategies, including accountability for the site CAPEX plan.
- Maintain an engineering workforce with the skills needed to deliver site transformation plans.
- Provide engineering leadership at the site and, when required, at the regional level.
- Manage the Site Facility Master Plan as a strategic tool for capital investments.
- Identify and solve problems proactively by recognizing early warning signals in the business.
- Influence the strategic and tactical direction of the business through timely, insightful analytics.
- Align engineering activities with site operating plans and the regulatory framework to deliver EHS and cGMP compliance.
- Develop and implement programs to drive engineering excellence.
- Ensure timely and smooth transitions of new assets onto the site.
- Support other areas of the business as needed, including site or business acquisitions, as an ambassador for the leadership team.
- Support the company’s safety, health, and environmental program to maximize safety awareness and provide a safe work environment.
- Recruit, retain, and develop talent to support the growth of a world-class CDMO.
- Ensure automation systems are developed and maintained to meet current and future business needs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee wellness programs and resources.
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
