Director, Operations Technology / Process Automation

About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Position Summary:

The Director, Operations Technology and Process Automation will lead the B. Braun Central Technical Services Operations Technology and Process Automation teams providing technical support to all operations in the United States and the Dominican Republic (BBM-US). The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing the operations technology and automation strategy throughout BBM-US Operations. They will provide technical leadership to strategic capital projects and will offer knowledge-based services to the BBM-US network related to operations technology and process automation platforms and design. The position requires subject matter expertise in operations technology and manufacturing automation platforms, and their effective utilization for executing manufacturing processes and optimizing operational efficiency.

The individual in this role will partner with peers in Project Management, Central Technical Services, along with site Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Quality personnel to identify and deploy effective and efficient process technology solutions. The role will include development of Technical Standards for operations technology and process automation within the B. Braun Center of Excellence (CoE), which will establish standard practices for the manufacturing sites. The individual will be responsible for translating standards and practices into site solutions that enable sites to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Lead the B. Braun Operations Technology and Process Automation teams within the Central Technical Services organization. This will include recruitment, training, development, and performance management of departmental personnel.
• Develop and implement operations technology and process automation strategies and platforms for BBM-US in collaboration with the broader international B. Braun operations technology and process automation teams.
• Provide technical leadership for strategic capital projects and offer knowledge-based services to the BBM-US network related to technology design, implementation, and operation.
• Provide subject matter expertise in operations technology and manufacturing automation platforms, and their effective utilization for optimizing production efficiency.
• Partner with project teams, peers in Central Technical Services Management, along with site Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Quality personnel to identify and deploy effective and efficient technology solutions.
• Develop technical standards for operations technology and process automation within the CoE, which will establish standard practices for BBM-US operations.
• Translate standards and practices into site solutions that enable sites to achieve operational goals.
• Manage contracts with third party technical resources to provide operations technology and automation services as required by BBM-US operations.
• Lead department to achieve established KPI's and deliver expenses at or below annual budget.
• Execute projects on-time and at or below budget.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires breadth of professional pharmaceutical and medical device industry knowledge. Ability to integrate critical information and champion advanced strategies/concepts/platforms through the BBM-US organization.
• Drives development of advanced technologies, principles, and processes.
• Manages activities of a functional area which has at least 2 departments or major functions through managers and/or experienced employees. Responsible for cost, method, and employee results.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Interacts with internal and/or external clients and customers to negotiate and interpret information on projects and unit operations. May consult with senior management.
• Capability to manage multiple technical vendors to support on-going operations and capital projects.

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10-15 years related experience, plus a minimum of 5 years management experience required.
• Frequent business travel required, Valid driver's license and passport
• Operations Technology Infrastructure implementation and operation experience.
• GXP computer system and equipment validation and qualification expertise.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience required.
• Extensive project management experience and capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with superiors, peers, direct reports, and vendors.
• Frequent business travel required
• Valid driver's license and passport.

Desired:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Applicable industry/professional certification.
• MES (Korber, Critical Manufacturing, Pharma Suite, OpCenter) implementation and operation experience.
• SCADA (AVEVA Wonderware) and Historian (AVEVA PI) implementation and operation expertise.
• PCS (Rockwell Plant PAx, Siemens S7) capabilities.
• Manufacturing automation hardware (Rockwell, Siemens) installation and operation experience.
• Manufacturing line control and integration expertise.
• Plant information systems/OEE reporting (OSI PI, Power BI, AWS, Ignition) experience and expertise.
• Smart technology (IOT, Digital Twin, Advanced Analytics) implementation experience.
• PCS cyber security systems implementation experience.
• GXP laboratory technology implementation and operation experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses
  Frequently:Stand,Sit
• Constantly:N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral
• Frequently:Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting, Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
• Constantly:N/A

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Low
• Occasionally:Production/manufacturing environment
• Frequently:N/A
• Constantly:Office environment

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