Job Title: Supply Chain Automation Director
This role is for a highly experienced professional who will lead the implementation of supply chain automation solutions within the European Distribution Center (EDC) in Courcelles and the broader EMEA region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business growth by implementing efficient and effective automation systems that improve process flow and reduce costs.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement business plans, project timelines, and resource requirements to align with MedTech goals for the distribution centers.
* Direct engineering activities on-site and at the EMEA level to support strategic plans, manage equipment downtime, and enhance process flow.
* Design and deploy DC automation solutions using Industry 4.0 principles, including validation and change control.
* Act as a change agent to promote innovative processes, investigate and recommend new equipment solutions, and implement cost-reduction and efficiency improvement projects applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Partner with site teams 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.
* Create training materials and procedures to support knowledge sharing and talent management activities, including hiring.
* Provide preventive/corrective maintenance and troubleshooting expertise on automation systems.
* Participate in risk management activities and develop standard operating procedures to uphold engineering best practices.
* Connect, influence, and communicate with all J&J 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.
Requirements:
* 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 competence.
* Skilled in applying data analytics tools for extracting actionable insights from large-scale datasets.
* Possesses excellent communication, motivation, team building, employee involvement, diplomacy, delegating skills, as well as confidence and enthusiasm.
* 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 focused approach to automation solutions.
* Digital & Financial acumen, handling complex budgets.
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