Senior Director, Process Engineering & Maintenance

Fujifilm • Holly Springs, NC

65d

About The Position

As the Senior Director, Process Engineering & Maintenance, this role is responsible for setting the direction and managing central workstreams in the start-up of a $2 billion project. This role leads the process engineering and process maintenance organizations to ensure the successful start-up and ramp-up to meet client commitments ensuring the equipment maintains a state of readiness. Additionally, this role is responsible for designing and implementing manufacturing processes, equipment, and technology while building the team and ensuring flawless execution by leveraging existing experience as a subject matter expert (SME) and people management capabilities in start-up of Greenfield capital projects and technical projects. The Senior Director drives continuous improvement in process design, cost savings, quality, and resource utilization while incorporating newest technology and resolving engineering problems for optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or engineering related field with 12+ years of experience in a similar role in a large biotech / pharma environment; or
• Master’s degree in life sciences or engineering with 8+ years of experience in a similar role in a large biotech / pharma environment
• 10+ years of people management, leadership & team management experience
• 6+ years of experience in biotech / pharma manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a changing, project-driven organization
• Experience in a CGMP facility or working with FDA regulations

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar role in large projects from conceptual design phase to operations
• 4+ years of experience leading and developing leaders
• Experience leading manufacturing or technical departments

Responsibilities

• Develops strategies to ensure successful ramp-up of facility, meeting client expectations and operational excellence.
• Builds and leads a high-performing Process Engineering & Maintenance team fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and dedication to achieving successful facility start-up and ramp-up to client expectations.
• Ensures the optimization, design and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Manages technology transfer from customers to large scale manufacturing.
• Builds robust operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance.
• Ensures project implementation is well received throughout the organization by effectively communicating updates and changes.
• Develops functional strategies and objectives that align with organizational goals.
• Ensures all specifications and requirements are review and approved by the SME, responsible engineer (RE), or Manufacturing.
• Enforces adhere to project plans, strategies, and timeline ensuring successful execution.
• Optimizes tasks and overall workload for the FUJIFILM team and consultants, as needed.
• Encourages a culture that prioritizes continuous learning and development, including coaching and mentoring to ensure the team is positioned for long-term success.
• Evaluates the teams’ performance and implements measures to improve productivity and engagement to develop high-potential employees.
• Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Industry leading 401(k) savings plan
• Insurance coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• Various wellness incentives
• Paid vacation time
• Sick time
• Company holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees