Manager, Engineering (Automation)
About The Position
Manage, train, and lead the site automation team to ensure efficient design, installation, start-up, documentation, maintenance, modification, and automation of site systems. Directly manage Automation Engineers and interns to meet regulatory and company policy requirements and improve plant quality, operational efficiency and effectiveness, capacity, capability, and modernization objectives. Oversee day-to-day automation department operations and provide support across engineering, manufacturing, and facility operations. Lead and develop staff, improve automated processes and building controls, manage computerized systems, and collaborate on new or upgraded manufacturing lines and automation systems. The role also manages vendors, contractors, budgets, lifecycle documentation, regulatory compliance, audits, and staff training. The position is responsible for supporting the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems, and for ensuring applicable health, safety, environmental, and energy-management requirements are met. Salary range is $90,816–$126,991, with eligibility to participate in a bonus plan targeting 10% of base salary. Employment is at-will.
Responsibilities
- Oversee, manage, and ensure successful day-to-day operations of the site's automation department.
- Direct, mentor, coach, and develop team members to support professional growth and improve job performance.
- Ensure robust day-to-day support of engineering, manufacturing, and facility operations.
- Assist maintenance and operations teams with problem-solving and process improvements.
- Manage process and building controls, automation, and computerized systems in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Continuously improve automated processes and building controls and manage computerized systems.
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams during the design and installation of new or upgraded manufacturing lines and automation systems.
- Manage equipment and system vendors, service providers, and contractors.
- Manage departmental and capital budgets.
- Manage preparation and approval of lifecycle documentation for new and upgraded equipment, facilities, and utilities.
- Maintain cGMP, OSHA, and DEC compliance through implementation of and adherence to SOPs and governmental regulations.
- Review final documentation packages for major plant systems, including utility systems, filling operations, packaging operations, steam sterilizers, and process washers.
- Participate in and resolve audit and regulatory deficiencies.
- Hire, develop, organize, and lead staff.
- Establish and implement engineering staff training requirements.
- Serve as reviewer and approver for deviation investigations.
- Ensure department personnel understand the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems, promote continual improvement, and take accountability for their effectiveness according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are met under ISO 14001 standards.
- Ensure energy management requirements are met under ISO 50001 standards.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements under ISO 45001.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid personal days
- Employee assistance program
- Medical coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
