Position Summary:
The Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the engineering aspects of the project aimed at transforming the European Distribution Centre facility to meet the inventory and volume needs for the 2025-2035 MedTech franchises. Reporting to the EMEA MedTech Engineering Senior Manager, this role will involve developing and implementing automation system plans, as well as upgrading equipment.
The incumbent will lead the technological and system proposal development, potentially guiding the deployment through to operational stabilization upon project approval. Collaboration with project leaders on interdependent initiatives, such as LEGO and Transcend, is essential.
The role includes managing all engineering activities related to automation systems at the Distribution Centre and overseeing the local engineering team.
Strong communication, motivation, and team-building skills are critical for coordinating cross-functional efforts and achieving business objectives. The manager will also ensure compliance with regulations and budget adherence while planning and managing the engineering scope for the project and related activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop business plans, project timelines, resource requirements, and budget plans for the program and distribution centres, ensuring alignment with MedTech goals and supporting cross-functional projects.
* Design and deploy cutting-edge DC automation solutions, ensuring adherence to Industry 4.0 principles and robust validation/change control processes.
* Direct engineering activities on-site to support strategic plans, manage equipment downtime, and enhance process flow.
* Act as a change agent to promote innovative processes, investigate and recommend new equipment solutions, and execute cost-reduction and efficiency improvement projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Partner with site team for knowledge transfer for technical issues and developing maintenance procedures for future self-sufficiency, engaging with J&J technology organizations to ensure IT requirements are met.
* Develop and monitor automation systems metrics, implementing process surveillance programs for quality and reliability in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Actively participate in department and sector collaboration on all Deliver engineering workstreams, not limited to automation.
* Manage project risks, including the development of contingency plans, initiating corrective action, flag any risk to the Project Manager. Identifying and obtaining any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project.
* Connect, influence and communicate with all workstreams to get a holistic view of interdependencies (e.g. process, resource, system implication between Supply Chain and other functions to ensure smooth execution of the project). Provide reliable and predictable project communication to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a valuable asset.
* Over 10 years in engineering, supply chain, distribution, specializing in Industry 4.0 solutions in distribution environments.
* Experience in setting up and running logistics automation systems (Autostore, Shuttle, etc)
* Understanding of control systems and automation technologies (PLC, HMI, SCADA, OEE, WCS) and smart technologies (IoT, edge computing, AI/ML algorithms, digital twins).
* Skilled in managing budgets, controlling information flows, and executing project planning, combined with strong business development acumen (FPX or other Project Management certification is a plus).
* Insights and knowledge of strategic logistics, including supply chain management, transportation, and warehouse management.
* Understanding of distribution operations and IT systems related to logistics.
* Understanding of European safety standards for equipment design and operation.
* A collaborative team player, adaptable to diverse cultural settings, with a customer-oriented approach to automation solutions.
* Process oriented, Business analytics skills.
* Dynamic problem solver able to anticipate potential problems and create solutions.
* Interdependency mapping & assessing impact (numerous & evolving interdependencies).
* Ability to map critical path & risks, good knowledge of PERTH / GANTT, etc.
* Ensure adequate change control, required configuration is addressed.
* Digital & Financial acumen, managing complex budget.
* Fluency in English is required; French is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's Degree (MA/MS/MBA) in Engineering, Logistics, or Business is preferred.
* Experience in highly automated manufacturing and /or distribution systems with high volume throughput in a GMP and/or regulatory environment is a plus.
* Basic knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) as well as an understanding of supply chain system architecture and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
* Agile (Scrum) methodology / Waterfall (System Development Life Cycle - User Story & feature / Business simulation / User Acceptance Test) will be a plus
* Experience in New Product launches (NPI) and/or Acquisition & Divestiture processes will be a plus
* Experience in Order To Cash processes on ERP System will be a plus
* Experience with warehouse moves / cold chain / reverse logistic will be a plus
* Experience in construction projects (e.g. building extension), working with architects according to the local regulations, as well as within the J&J required standards, is a plus
* Professional certification in Supply Chain e.g. APICS will be a plus
* Continuous Process Improvement, Process mapping (Six Sigma & Lean certification is a plus)
Other:
* Inspire and lead your team to deliver exceptional results. You will effectively communicate clear goals, foster collaboration, and create a high-performing environment.
* Sets high personal & team standards of performance, assess team members performance & escalate to functional managers when needed. Team player able to work with regional teams and cultures.
* Conflict management, disagreements are openly expressed and discussed.
* Ability to navigate in matrix environment, ability to manage complexity & ambiguity, leveraging network & apply strategic enterprise thinking, agility to zoom in / zoom out & to navigate across multiple franchises / functions / regions / etc.
* Capability to shape processes & project, challenge the status quo and drive change to achieve the optimum outcome.
* Excellent Stakeholder Management, skilled communicator and presentation able to create communication to and between team members and stakeholders.
* Customer Focused, develop deep insights into the needs of our patients, customers, markets and communities.
* Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, assertive, driven, reliable, and resilient.
* Credo based attitude. Seek, listen to and incorporate diverse points of view, demonstrate agile mindset.