Job Summary

As the Global Equipment Compounding & Dimensioning Subject Matter Expert (SME) Leader, you will set the strategic direction and lead a team responsible for specifying, implementing, and improving equipment for weighing, mixing, and dimensioning processes in our global elastomer production facilities. You will cultivate a collaborative environment, align with cross-functional engineering teams, and drive our company’s vision for innovation and standardization in equipment processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the Global Compounding & Dimensioning Equipment SME team (up to 3 FTE) towards achieving organizational goals. Develop a high-performing team through mentoring and professional development.
• Lead engineering, management, plant operations and global team members while working with vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required improvements on existing.
• Shape and communicate a clear vision for advancing equipment processes, leading efforts to standardize and harmonize production equipment and associated documentation globally.
• Proactively map out and oversee team workload and project timelines to drive efficient execution of objectives, with a focus on resource optimization for new projects, corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) initiatives, and equipment development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration across various departments by working closely with Process Engineering and production teams. Facilitate the identification of innovative solutions to enhance existing systems and solve design challenges.
• Coordinate and/or execute all necessary GMP related validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred).
• Over 8 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments, specifically within equipment management and improvement.
• Proven track record of successful equipment project management, from specification to qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a dynamic environment with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to drive innovation and embrace change.
• Track record of project management excellence and great ability to perform in dynamic, autonomous environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both in client-facing scenarios and within internal teams.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
• Working experience with Microsoft office products, PowerBI, SolidWorks and/or other CAD systems.

Travel Requirements