Automation Lead EMEA Director

vor 4 Wochen


Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Lonza Vollzeit

At Lonza, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director – Automation Lead EMEA to provide strategic and technical leadership to successfully deliver large scale Capital projects in the European region excluding Visp Switzerland.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring all projects are adequately staffed and directed to achieve adherence to schedule, budgets, standards and practices. They will serve as a regional and global source of knowledge and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and ensure adequate direct support in the execution and delivery of Automation Capital projects within Lonza.
  • Support regional local Automation & MES teams to execute the automation aspects of projects on time, in scope and on budget.
  • Lead and coordinate within cross functional teams consisting of Internal Lonza customers such as Capital Engineering Project Management, Site Operations, Validation, and Quality Assurance to properly identify design needs of multiple simultaneous projects of varying size.
  • Lead, manage and support the development of global automation team members.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with technology suppliers and third party contractors.
  • Create, share and enforce global strategy for the standardization of systems for Automation & MES throughout Lonza in collaboration with GE Platforms.
  • Drive innovation within automation and MES to achieve improvements to plant operations / throughput / compliance.
  • Coordinate with other Lonza Centers of Excellence to employ best solutions for all projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree Required – candidate should have BS Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years of experience with design and operation of API/Biopharmaceutical facilities, both manufacturing and support systems (cGMP manufacturing, pilot plant & laboratories).
  • 8 years of experience with and technically strong in process controls systems including PCS (DeltaV), PLC's, EBR and MES systems.
  • 6 years of experience in project organization, management and coordination associated with the execution of capital projects in an industrial environment.
  • 6 years of practical experience in the management and coordination of engineering & construction management consultants, equipment vendors and contractors.
  • Experience with integrations of Automation systems to higher level Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably Syncade and SAP respectively.
  • English speaking, knowledge of German and other European languages are of advantage.
  • Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, particularly in stressful situations.
  • Ability to influence key/senior stakeholders.
  • Understanding of how to get things done in different cultures.
  • High energy levels with a passion for what you do.
  • Organized and structured with good attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to quickly adjust to a dynamic and fast paced environment.

At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world.



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