Advanced Operations Automation Project Manager

Rhian_Convatec; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical products company is seeking a Project Manager to lead innovative manufacturing automation solutions. You will manage projects with a focus on quality and compliance while collaborating with R&D teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in automated manufacturing and project management, alongside a relevant degree and certifications. This is a flexible home-based role within the UK with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automated manufacturing equipment solutions.
• Ability to manage project budgets and timelines.
• Skilled in vendor relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all assigned projects with full transparency.
• Compile and deliver regular project updates.
• Manage vendor payments and contract documentation.

Skills

Proficient in English

Project management in automated manufacturing

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or scientific subject

Project management certification (e.g., IPMA-C/B, Prince2, PMP)

Job description

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

The role

You will report directly to the Advanced Operations Director Continence Care, and you will be responsible for the delivery of innovative manufacturing process automation solutions conforming to agreed project timelines and budgetary projections.

You will work in partnership with R&D teams, and you will be responsible to specify and deliver equipment capable of manufacturing New Product Designs to the highest safety, quality and efficiency in a cost-effective manner, ensuring full compliance with both Convatec procedures, local laws and policies.

You will work with other Project managers within the Advanced Operations Team and key functions across all operational networks to ensure effective group planning, execution, and reporting.

You will be comfortable leading and delivering projects will full transparency, detailed regular reporting on status, financials, and actions to all stakeholders within the designated operations network ensuring processes and products are delivered to the highest quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the project lead on all assigned projects, be the single point of contact with all Stakeholders and equipment /service vendors.
• Formulation and writing of the following:
  • URS documentation to fully reflect the system/equipment requirements of the project.
  • Capital Acquisition Requests documentation including budgetary forecasting spreadsheets.
  • Detailed Project Timeline Plans.
  • Equipment/system/process FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports.
  • Compile and deliver regular updates on all assigned projects to all stakeholders / end users.
  • Manage and accurately report on project budgetary matters.
  • Control vendor stage payments and obtain evidence prior to authorising payment.
  • Review Design for Manufacturing (DFM) inputs from R&D and provide Design for Assembly (DFA) inputs to the R&D teams throughout the product design cycle.
  • Manage POP trials and their execution as required.
  • Deliver a strong customer service focus and create lasting relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Deliver technical and commercial evaluation and approval of vendor proposals for equipment and technology.

Skills & Experience

• Be proficient in the use (speaking) and understanding (reading and writing) of the English language.
• Demonstrable experience working with R&D teams in delivering automated manufacturing equipment solutions for new products.
• Demonstrable experience working as a project manager within a highly automated manufacturing environment, identifying and implementing Industry 4.0 compatible manufacturing technology solutions within the workspace.
• Significant experience working as a project manager with automated conversion, lamination, joining, assembly, inspection, packaging and labelling processes.
• Demonstrate experience in the introduction of AGV’s, material handling systems, Automated packaging equipment for primary, secondary and tertiary products
• Demonstrate a full understanding of the ‘Life cycle’ of a project and be experienced will all aspects and deliverables within that ‘Life cycle’ from concept justification to URS/RFP/POP/FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ to handover.
• Possess excellent attention to detail, be meticulous and thorough in all aspects of the project deliverables.
• Improve Care: You will proactively learn about and listen to those we serve to help meet their current and future needs.
• Deliver Results: You will consistently deliver high quality work so colleagues and customers can rely on the team.
• Grow Together: You will encourage diversity of thought and experience, collaborating with colleagues from diverse cultures to give our best as one team.
• Own It: You will take personal ownership and accountability for everything you do.
• Do what’s right: You will act with the highest standards of ethical practice and always put safety and quality at the heart of everything you do.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a scientific subject.
• Documented project management training and/or certificate e.g. IPMA-C/B, Prince2, PMP is preferable.

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact

• Internal – AO Advanced Operations Director, T&I team, Site Operations teams
• External – Automation Vendors

Travel Requirements

• Position may involve travel up to 50% of the time, overseas travel is expected, and most trips will include overnight travel.

Languages

• Speaking: Yes English*
• Writing/Reading: Yes English*

*additional languages as required or nice to have

Working Conditions

• Home based (UK). The role requires flexibility (as required) to visit and work with engineering vendors for machine development, suppliers for material sourcing and Convatec manufacturing sites for machine installation/validation.

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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