Requisition ID 44742BR<br/>Title Supervisor - Automation Engineering<br/>Job Category IT<br/>Job Description Novo Nordisk US Bio. Production, Inc. is growing and looking for an Automation Supervisor to lead all technical, quality, and project issues within the Automation team. This person is responsible for providing support, training, mentoring, and guidance for less experienced engineers. The Automation Supervisor will be expected to be knowledgeable of all aspects of Automation Engineering and be responsible for the development of short and long term goals and vision for Automation Systems at Novo Nordisk. This person will also maintain all systems in compliance with all relevant regulations.<br/><br/>Relationships:<br/><br/>* Reports to: Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering & Validation<br/>* Supervises Automation team<br/><br/>Main Job Tasks:<br/><br/>* Responsible for the hiring and training of new members of the Automation Engineering team.<br/>* Develops, reviews, and approves Automation SOPs, Work Instructions, and Forms as Function Area Approver / Signatory.<br/>* Reviews and approves Automation Engineering CAPAs, Deviations, and Investigations as Function Area Manager<br/>* Full responsibility for the design, implementation, start-up and troubleshooting of automation and plant floor control systems.<br/>* Responsible for the design and / or selection of instrumentation, control devices, control panels, and control / electrical power systems throughout the facility.<br/>* Serves as the lead interface between Automation, Process & Facilities engineering, facilities, process teams, information systems, quality assurance, validation and operations for projects related to Automation & Control Systems.<br/>* Takes the lead with the troubleshooting, testing, validation, deployment and on-going maintenance of Automation Systems.<br/>* Normally receives minimal instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.<br/>* Provides support to manufacturing and facilities areas including the following activities:<br/>* Support for resolution of deviations, investigations, and other quality issues.<br/>* Tracking and evaluating control system trends or issues in collaboration with quality, engineering and manufacturing.<br/>* Leads the design, procurement, construction, installation, engineering start-up, documentation and validation activities of new and modified systems.<br/>* Participates in the development and implementation of procedural or automation improvements to support Plant Objectives.<br/>* Point person for complex process improvement and start-up activities involving automation and plant floor related business systems.<br/>* Initiates project(s), tracks spending / budgets, creates scope of work, develops risk assessments, justification, cost estimates, implements purchase requisitions, funding requests, and manages contracts.<br/>* Provides direction and coordination to less experienced engineers, which includes mentoring, training, project oversight, support and advice on all aspects of plant Automation.<br/>* Provides support for troubleshooting for the more complicated issues found in the manufacturing environment.<br/><br/>* Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes.<br/>* Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others.<br/><br/>Physical Requirements:<br/><br/>* Travel: 0 - 5%, inside and outside of the US. Must be able to acquire all required documentation for local and international travel<br/><br/>Development of People:<br/><br/>* Ensure that reporting personnel have 3P forms with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.<br/>* Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.<br/>* Ensure that the IDP forms include completed Learning and Aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.<br/><br/>Knowledge, Skills and Experience:<br/><br/>* Requires one or more of the following;<br/>* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or Computer Science and fifteen (15) years of experience in Plant Automation / Controls Engineering<br/>* Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or Computer Science, plus ten (10) years of experience in Plant Automation/Controls Engineering<br/><br/>* Ability to manage a team of knowledgeable professionals in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.<br/>* Provide leadership for site Process and Building Control Systems.<br/>* Strong knowledge and experience with the following is required;<br/>* Instrumentation & Control Device operation and troubleshooting<br/>* Programmable Logic Controllers<br/>* Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA)<br/>* Variable Speed Drives<br/>* Electrical systems such as 120 VAC, 24 VDC, 480 VAC<br/>* GAMP guidelines<br/>* NFPA codes related to Automation & Electrical work<br/><br/>* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Networking systems (Ethernet) is required<br/>* Strong knowledge of FDA and EMEA Regulatory requirements is required (Part 11/Annex 11)<br/>* A successful history of managing teams and/or projects.<br/>* 5+ years of experience at a medium to large scale medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology process firm in an automation role is required.<br/>* Knowledge of AutoCAD (ability to view, make minor changes) is desired.<br/>* Demonstrated experience working in a team-oriented environment is required.<br/>* Experience and skills to lead and manage multiple complex tasks or projects.<br/>* Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, & PowerPoint) is required.<br/>* Excellent oral and written communication skills is required<br/><br/>Department NNUSBPI - MFG ENGINEERING & VALIDATION<br/>Position Location US - Lebanon, NH<br/>City West Lebanon<br/>State/Provinces US - NH
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