Teamlead Process Manufacturing Systems

B. Braun; Melsungen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Job ticket or job bike

Vacation childcare

Flextime and home office options

Job sharing or part-time

Job summary

B. Braun is seeking a Team Lead Process Manufacturing Systems to drive the global harmonization and advancement of process automation and digitalization within its GMP manufacturing landscape.

You will lead a global expert team in the Digital Process Development department, shaping the digital transformation across manufacturing sites and collaborating with IT, OT, and external partners. The role combines functional and disciplinary leadership, responsibility for global templates, budgets,

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the global expert team for Process Manufacturing Systems (functional & disciplinary).
• Drive global implementation, harmonization, and standardization of Level‑3 process automation systems to increase efficiency and advance digitalization across manufacturing sites.
• Hold functional and organizational responsibility for global templates in collaboration with local projects, global stakeholders, and external vendors/consultants.
• Support the department leadership in the development of digital processes, platforms, and organizational structures as part of the digital transformation.
• Collaborate closely with company‑wide digitalization initiatives such as Smart Manufacturing CoC, Intelligent Enterprise, and other strategic programs.
• Manage budgets for global automation and technology rollout projects.
• Develop and refine roadmaps for factory automation and digital efficiency improvements in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Take global responsibility for template rollouts, including coordination with project managers, system suppliers, and process‑responsible stakeholders.
• Assess production sites regarding digital maturity and automation potential (Digital Plant Maturity Level).
• Develop and standardize infrastructure and automation concepts in collaboration with IT and OT.
• Ensure technical prerequisites for data storage and data usage in analytics systems.
• Implement global IT/OT security policies and ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Participate in relevant steering committees and working groups, providing regular reporting and presenting new opportunities and projects.
• Document and communicate digital processes and standards in systems such as Signavio or Polarion.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in global, interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities when working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly.
• High adaptability and willingness to drive change in a dynamic digital environment.
• Structured, solution‑oriented working style with strong project and priority management.
• High level of self‑motivation, accountability, and decision‑making strength.
• Access to company networks and global expert communities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Mobility benefits such as the B. Braun job ticket or job bike.
• Family‑friendly offerings, including vacation childcare.
• Flexible working hours such as flextime and home office options.
• Various working models, e.g., job sharing or part‑time.

Job description

You’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we're also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise.

Teamlead Process Manufacturing Systems

Functional Area: Other Areas

Working Model: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 12211

As Team Lead Process Manufacturing Systems, you will assume both functional and disciplinary leadership of a global expert team within the Digital Process Development department. In this key role, you will drive the global harmonization and further development of process automation and digitalization systems, making a central contribution to the digital transformation of B. Braun’s manufacturing landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the global expert team for Process Manufacturing Systems (functional & disciplinary).
• Drive global implementation, harmonization, and standardization of Level‑3 process automation systems to increase efficiency and advance digitalization across manufacturing sites.
• Hold functional and organizational responsibility for global templates in collaboration with local projects, global stakeholders, and external vendors/consultants.
• Support the department leadership in the development of digital processes, platforms, and organizational structures as part of the digital transformation.
• Collaborate closely with company‑wide digitalization initiatives such as Smart Manufacturing CoC, Intelligent Enterprise, and other strategic programs.
• Manage budgets for global automation and technology rollout projects.
• Develop and refine roadmaps for factory automation and digital efficiency improvements in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Take global responsibility for template rollouts, including coordination with project managers, system suppliers, and process‑responsible stakeholders.
• Assess production sites regarding digital maturity and automation potential (Digital Plant Maturity Level).
• Develop and standardize infrastructure and automation concepts in collaboration with IT and OT.
• Ensure technical prerequisites for data storage and data usage in analytics systems.
• Implement global IT/OT security policies and ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Participate in relevant steering committees and working groups, providing regular reporting and presenting new opportunities and projects.
• Document and communicate digital processes and standards in systems such as Signavio or Polarion.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in global, interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities when working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly.
• High adaptability and willingness to drive change in a dynamic digital environment.
• Structured, solution‑oriented working style with strong project and priority management.
• High level of self‑motivation, accountability, and decision‑making strength.
• Access to company networks and global expert communities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Mobility benefits such as the B. Braun job ticket or job bike.
• Family‑friendly offerings, including vacation childcare.
• Flexible working hours such as flextime and home office options.
• Various working models, e.g., job sharing or part‑time.