Manager, Engineering (Automation)

Fresenius Kabi; North Carolina; On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi in North Carolina is seeking a Site Automation Manager to lead the automation team, manage design, installation, start‑up, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of site systems. The role ensures compliance with cGMP and company policies, while improving quality and efficiency.

You will supervise Automation Engineers and interns, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, and drive lifecycle documentation for equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and ensure successful day to day operations of the automation department for the site.
• Provide leadership by directing, mentoring, coaching, and developing team towards professional growth and enhanced job performance.
• Ensure robust day-to-day support of all engineering, manufacturing and facility operations
• Assist maintenance and operations in problem solving and process improvements.
• Responsible for the management of process and building controls, automation and computerized systems that adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Responsible for continuously improving automated processes and building controls and management of computerized systems.
• Actively lead, collaborate, and support cross-functional teams during the design and installation of new or upgraded manufacturing lines and automation systems.
• Manage equipment and system vendors, service providers and contractors
• Manage departmental and capital budgets.
• Manage the preparation and approval of Lifecycle documentation for new and upgraded equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Maintain cGMP, OSHA, and DEC compliance through implementation and adherence to SOP’s and governmental regulations.
• Review final documentation packages for all major systems at the plant including, but not limited to utility systems, filling operations, packaging operations, steam sterilizers and process washers.
• Participate in and resolve audit and regulatory deficiencies.
• Hire, develop, organize and lead staff.
• Establish and implement appropriate engineering staff training requirements.
• Serve as reviewer and approver for deviation investigations
• Additionally responsible for
• Ensures department personnel are aware of the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems and promotes continual improvement taking accountability for the effectiveness of the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met under ISO 14001 standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that Energy Management Requirements are met under ISO 50001 standards.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to Occupational Health and Safety is met under ISO 45001.

Job description

Job Summary

Manage, train and lead the site automation team to ensure efficient design, installation, start‑up, documentation, maintenance, modification and automation of site systems.

Directly manages Automation Engineers and interns to meet all regulatory and Company specific policy requirements and to improve plant quality, operational efficiency/effectiveness, capacity, capability, and modernization objectives.

Salary Range: $90,816 - $126,991

Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 10% of the base salary.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE INCUMBENT

• Oversee, manage and ensure successful day to day operations of the automation department for the site.
• Provide leadership by directing, mentoring, coaching, and developing team towards professional growth and enhanced job performance.
• Ensure robust day-to-day support of all engineering, manufacturing and facility operations
• Assist maintenance and operations in problem solving and process improvements.
• Responsible for the management of process and building controls, automation and computerized systems that adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Responsible for continuously improving automated processes and building controls and management of computerized systems.
• Actively lead, collaborate, and support cross-functional teams during the design and installation of new or upgraded manufacturing lines and automation systems.
• Manage equipment and system vendors, service providers and contractors
• Manage departmental and capital budgets.
• Manage the preparation and approval of Lifecycle documentation for new and upgraded equipment, facilities, and utilities.
• Maintain cGMP, OSHA, and DEC compliance through implementation and adherence to SOP’s and governmental regulations.
• Review final documentation packages for all major systems at the plant including, but not limited to utility systems, filling operations, packaging operations, steam sterilizers and process washers.
• Participate in and resolve audit and regulatory deficiencies.
• Hire, develop, organize and lead staff.
• Establish and implement appropriate engineering staff training requirements.
• Serve as reviewer and approver for deviation investigations

Additionally responsible for

• Ensures department personnel are aware of the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems and promotes continual improvement taking accountability for the effectiveness of the Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.

• Responsible for ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met under ISO 14001 standards.

• Responsible for ensuring that Energy Management Requirements are met under ISO 50001 standards.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance to Occupational Health and Safety is met under ISO 45001.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability,401K with company contribution, andwellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.