Director, Automation at Fujifilm

Position OverviewThe Director Automation is responsible for setting the direction and managing a central workstream in a $2 billion global project. This includes developing and executing plans to enhance operational efficiency streamline processes and leverage technology for improved performance. As the Director this role bridges the gap between technical expertise and business objectives to drive innovation efficiency and execution. Additionally this role ensures that the right people are assigned to the right tasks and projects providing challenge and enhancement to their skills.Company OverviewFUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs North Carolina. By end of 2025 well open North Americas largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility offering drug substance production fill-finish and packaging under one roof. Were looking for passionate mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine cure or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and were proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose energy and drivewhat we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine Lets transform healthcare together! Holly Springs North Carolina combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleighs thriving tech scene making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare electronics business innovation and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit: DescriptionWhat Youll DoDevelops and executes automation strategies that align with site goals including Commissioning Qualification and Validation (CQV) phase support automation hyper care during ramp-up to operations production optimization and streamlining processesEnsures that automation systems and processes comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) and other relevant regulationsOversees the selection implementation and management of automation technologies (e.g. Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Manufacturing Execution System (MES)) and leads initiatives where partners have been pre-selectedLeads automation engineers and other team members by fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvementEncourages a culture of continuous learning and development including real-time feedback and coaching to ensure the team is positioned for growthPartners closely with various departments (e.g. Manufacturing Engineering Quality Assurance IT) to ensure successful integration and implementation of automation solutionsManages the planning execution and delivery of automation projects including technology transfer within established timelines and budgetsDrives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and production quality with a cost-conscious mindsetCompletes required administrative tasks (e.g. timecard approvals time off approvals expense reports etc.)Evaluates team performance and partners with HR to proactively address and resolve gaps and implements measures to improve productivity and engagement to develop high-potential employeesParticipates in the recruitment process and partners with stakeholders to implement recruitment and retentions strategies to securePerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge and SkillsAbility to collaborate across the site and globally due to the significant interface within the organizationExcellent communication both written and oralStrong technical expertise in relevant automation platforms specifically DeltaVAbility to lead and coach a 20 personnel engineering team within a matrixed organizationDemonstrated ability to hire and develop technical talent to lead a high performing team and projectsAbility to drive core team culture priorities (e.g. safety GEMBA leadership principals cost-consciousness) into the ways of workingAbility to effectively present information to othersMust be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facilityBasic RequirementsBachelors degree in engineering or related scientific field with 10 years of related experience; orMasters degree in engineering or related scientific field with 8 years of related experience6 years experience managing leading and developing others2 years experience leading and developing other leadersExperience working in a changing project driven organizationExperience working in a CGMP facility and with FDA regulationsPreferred RequirementsMasters degree in engineering or related scientific field6-10 years experience in a pharmaceutical / biological manufacturing operationPrevious experience leading an automation team at a greenfield siteWORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWill work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes Ability to discern audible cues. No X YesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision visual acuity including distinguishing color. X No YesAbility to ascend or descend ladders scaffolding ramps etc. X No YesAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 30 minutesAbility to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 240 minutesAbility to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs hands and/or fingers. No X YesAbility to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No YesAbility to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.Ability to bend push or pull reach to retrieve materials from 18 to 60 in height and use twisting motions. X No YesTo all agencies: Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.EEO InformationFujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring promotion and advancement compensation benefits and training regardless of nationality age gender sexual orientation or gender identity race ethnicity religion political creed ideology national or social origin disability veteran status etc.ADA InformationIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ().Required Experience:Director Key Skills Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium Employment Type : Unclear Department / Functional Area: Automation Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1