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Automation Systems Manager

Employer
Labcorp
Location
Mechelen, , Belgium
Salary
Competitive
Start date
17 Sep 2020
Closing date
2 Oct 2020

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Discipline
Clinical Research
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)
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Job Details

Job Overview:
Covance is hiring, for our new Kit Manufacturing site in mechelen, our future Automation System Manager:

The main responsabilities are :

  • Oversee the evaluation and improvement of the usage of current equipment and processes
  • Ensuring hardware and software are maintained and upgraded on the automated line.
  • Identify root causes of issues and implement corrective action to minimize downtime with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
  • Interface with stakeholders to determine evolving needs.
  • Generate high level system requirements based on users' needs and cost constraints.
  • Perform cost/benefit analysis to determine if requirements are best met by process, software or hardware functions.
  • Interface with software and equipment vendors so that any problems arising during design or implementation can be resolved in accordance with the fundamental architectural concepts and user needs and constraints.
  • Creates and manages a detailed project plan.
  • Ensures proper project execution of workflows, critical paths, and milestones.
  • Manages the project's budget by analyzing and explaining variances.
  • Identify resources needed, requests appropriate resources, and ensures appropriate staffing for the duration of the project to ensure efficient and successful project completion.
  • Tracks project issues and ensures appropriate resolution.
  • Reviews project deliverables to ensure high quality.
  • Reports project status to team and management through regular status reports.
  • Communicates effectively with all levels of staff and management.
  • Confronts issues openly and effectively.
  • Assesses training needs for the project and ensures proper training for team members and end users.
  • Build expert knowledge in our industry and convey knowledge to others.
  • Identify those duties shown above with an "*" that at client-related (relevant for positions that directly interact with or directly support external clients).
  • Maintain awareness of new manufacturing trends, materials, techniques, and technologies that may have application to our operations
  • Develop and implement programs for standardization of processes, cost reduction, and continuous improvement across departments and in collaboration with other functional leaders.
  • Recommend, budget, and implement capital projects aligned with business goals and strategic plans.


Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master degree in automation or any degree in related field.
Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in automated production involving complex product assembly on complex materials assembly and handling hardware in a complex software environment
  • Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, variable cost productivity, and fulfillment metrics, quality systems, cost systems, and fulfillment metrics, and procedures
  • Experience with high quality standards and methods are required.
  • Process improvement experience, Lean manufacturing/Six sigma.

Company

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions —because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.

 

 

 

 

Company info
Website
Location
Maidenhead Office Park
Westacott Way
Littlewick Green
 Maidenhead
SL6 3QH
United Kingdom
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