Head of Site Engineering

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Job Description:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Lead and manage engineering operations for manufacturing operations in Pisa plant.
• Provide holistic engineering and maintenance support to the site to sustainably achieve capacity plans and fulfillment targets.
• Maintain equipment and facilities, performing facilities management including operations of utilities and critical systems, providing engineering technical support and capital planning and execution.

• Responsible for performance management and professional development of direct reports.
• Accountable for performance management and professional development of engineering personnel.
• Allocates resources, assigns priority to tasks and acts as an advisor to Site senior management in the delivery of value-added services for Pisa Site.
• Manages budgets and contract resources.
• Provides management oversight to ensure that Facilities, Utilities and Equipment are properly maintained, fit for intended use, operated in a safe and efficient manner, and are compliant with all regulatory requirements.
• Provides management oversight of delivery of coordinated major maintenance activities including scheduled plant shutdowns. Ensure organizational agility in order for timely response and resolution to operational issues.
• Accountable for development of technical subject matter expertise and provision of adequate engineering resources (internally and externally) to ensure system reliability, robustness and maximum availability.
• Ensures delivery of compliant and robust engineered solutions to improve reliability and efficiency of systems and equipment based upon best practices and operational periodic reviews.
• Supports the planning and execution of site capital investment projects to ensure that projects are on time and on budget.
• Supports and control the site CAPEX and equipment lifecycle.
• The position has the role of “Dirigente/Executive for Safety Aspects according to the legislation Italian art. 2 paragraph 1 letter d) of Legislative Decree 81/08.

• Implement strategic plans to improve engineering capabilities, building toward the factory of the future.
• Introduce new technologies that enhance automation, digitalization, reliability, safety, and sustainability in an environment that embraces innovation.
• Lead and coach others to develop their careers and achieve personal growth.
• Identify solutions to complex problems while maintaining the highest quality standards and complying with regulatory requirements.
• Align site priorities with business unit engineering and global functions programs in collaboration with stakeholders on cross-functional teams.
• Bring productivity to the next level through development and execution of detail-oriented financial plans and budgets to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) and production goals.
• Drive initiatives to incorporate green manufacturing techniques that increase sustainability and reduce our environmental impact.
• Oversee lifecycle management of facilities, equipment, and assets while ensuring Good Engineering Practices and compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements.

• Manages technical records and diagrams.
• Manages relationships with technical third parties such as equipment suppliers, directly handling service requests and agreements.
• Promotes and leads the exchange of technical knowledge within and outside the site.

• Ensures the technical competence of process engineers and technicians through the adoption of high standards, efficient methodologies, a data-centric approach, and a dedication to fundamental engineering principles.
• Provides strategic oversights and acts as an advisor or trainer to subordinate manager or staff members.
• Create an environment that inspires and enables people to move organization forward.

• Internal/External functions/resources.
• Acts as an industry expert for the site within the global network.

• Promotes continuous improvement of processes and equipment, ensuring alignment with the latest internal and external rules and regulations.
• Constructively challenges outdated norms and traditions and provides alternatives; adopts breakthrough ideas, innovations, and initiatives.

• Strategic project planning and execution within challenging timelines and environment.

• Master degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electronic, industrial, automation, etc…)
• In depth technical proficiency on pharmaceutical systems and equipment.
• Good knowledge of cGMPs and pharma/HSE rules and standards.
• 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical Company with specific focus on process, maintenance, technical support, process/equipment development.
• Fluent in English.
• Exceptional ability to manage simultaneous activities, competing priorities, and challenges.
• Leadership / influence.
• In-depth knowledge of the sterile production process and equipment.
• Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with the team and peers within a manufacturing and engineering organization. This includes excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Prioritization & project management skills.
• High-level problem-solving / root cause investigation skills.
• Creative capacity for developing new ways to do things better, cheaper, faster.