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Job Function:
Supply Chain Deliver
Job Sub Function:
Warehouse & Distribution
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, La Louviere, Hainaut, Belgium
Job Description:
Vacancy: Sr Manager Engineering, Systems & Consumables (Innovative Medicine Distribution – Belgium)
Location: Beerse & La Louviere, Belgium
Department: Engineering, Systems & Consumables
Role Overview
Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement and innovation in pharmaceutical distribution? We are seeking a Sr Manager Engineering, Systems & Consumables to lead engineering and technology initiatives for our Innovative Medicine distribution hubs in Belgium.
This role is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency, sustainability, and compliance within our distribution centers on the short and long term, supporting Innovative Medicines and Advanced Therapies in both commercial and clinical distribution.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide engineering and technical leadership for process design, order fulfillment equipment, repack/relabel equipment, and warehouse control/execution systems.
* Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO requirements, supporting quality and operations to maintain validated states of GxP equipment and systems.
* Explore and introduce innovative technological solutions and best practices from other sites.
* Encourage innovation and process optimization within the team, driving initiatives for cost savings and sustainability.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Quality, E&PS, EHS&S, Planning, and Suppliers.
* Guide both day-to-day operations and strategic direction for process improvements and future capacity planning.
* Support new product shipments by ensuring future capacity and robust processes.
* Apply J&J Machine Safety standards, conduct WRAPS assessments, and execute remediation plans.
* Design and implement process improvements using Lean and process excellence tools.
* Lead or contribute to the development of new technologies and concepts per Deliver Growth Council processes.
* Prepare project business cases and obtain approvals from the IRC board.
* Oversee flawless execution of OPEX and CAPEX projects.
* Provide user support and develop solutions to improve process robustness and user experience.
Required Profile
* Extensive experience in supply chain, preferably in automated warehouses, packaging equipment, and execution systems (MES, warehouse and equipment control systems).
* Strong ability to build collaborative teams and cross-functional/virtual relationships.
* Excellent communication skills, able to make complex information accessible to all organizational levels.
* Technical background or experience in material handling and packaging equipment is a significant plus.
* Knowledge of GMP and GDP principles, including qualification and validation approaches.
* Familiarity with safety regulations at both company (J&J) and national/EU levels.
* Master's degree in business administration, science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Green Belt Six Sigma and/or Project Management certifications (FPX) are preferred.
* Fluency in Dutch and English is required. French is a plus.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Collaborating, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Demand Forecasting, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Managing Managers, Operations Management, Order Management, Organizing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Tactical Thinking, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management