Manager/ Senior Manager - Manufacturing Automation

Are you passionate to be in the role as Manager/ Senior Manager – Manufacturing Automation ? Do you have experience in Manufacturing Automation? If so, this opportunity could be for you! Join us at B. Braun, a leader in the medical devices industry, where your skills and experience will be recognized and celebrated. Take the next step in your career with us and help shape the future of healthcare!

As a Manager/ Senior Manager – Manufacturing Automation at B. Braun you will play a vital role in….

Your Key responsibilities:

The Manager/Senior Manager Intelligent Automation is responsible to ensure successful identification, execution and delivery of engineering projects involving degrees of automation and new manufacturing technologies, for the areas within scope of accountability. The engineering process for equipment projects will be harmonized among the Competence Centers of the Non-Active Medical CoE’s and leads to the systematic specifying of equipment, the subsequent sourcing of capable suppliers as well as the tracking and supervising of the machine built (System Engineering main process). This function will closely collaborate with the equipment projects team in assessing identified technology suppliers regarding the maturity of proposed manufacturing processes. The holder will be responsible to ensure close co-ordination especially with R&D for product development and manufacturability to mastering the installed core processes for production. The person is crucial for determining the collaboration with R&D regarding new products within the combined product and process development process described in the BBMAG IMS process 5-2-02 (Development PCP).

• Work closely with HOD to set up an organizational structure within BMI addressing core manufacturing processes and the consequences for related technical training.
• Responsible for disciplinary and technical leadership of the area according to the Corporate Rules of Governance. Identifying, defining and accomplishing projects in the area of core production processes in co-operation with internal and external suppliers.
• Responsible for guiding the nominated technical experts from the own organization in the global CoC and the related sub-CoC groups (Center of Competence). Develop suitable strategies to execute governance over the core processes within the area of regional responsibility defined for the BTC-AP BMI in relation to the OMM (Operating Model Medical).
• Responsible to develop User’s Requirement Specification (URS) and Functional Specification (FS)
• Driving the collaboration between process development and R&D to promote the simultaneous engineering process for combined product and process development with the aim of generating manufacturable new products in accordance with the CoE’s and division’s needs. Conduct early evaluations of manufacturing technology suppliers in APAC region which would enhance B. Braun manufacturing capabilities, especially in the area of innovative process technologies.
• Provide training concepts and execution recommendations for technically skilled workers, to be implemented by a technical training center.

• At least 8 years of experience in medical device engineering projects and machine development and innovation. At least 3 years of leadership experience and able to motivate, coach, and develop employees, and collaborate with functional leaders and teams. Experience implementing process improvements, automation technologies, knowledge in Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing. Project management experience in working and supporting timely delivery of projects within agreed budgets. Ability to create/manage a vision and think strategically, plan and organize, innovate, analyze complex data and situations, and exercise sound judgment.
• Experience in managing multiple concurrent research efforts to collect, analyze and present findings to inform decision making. Experience working in a highly regulated environment is required. Experiences success in creating, developing, and launching innovation in the market. A proven passion for science and engineering as a business with interest and understanding of the business side of innovation. Strong discovery skills, particularly questioning, observing, and experimenting. Naturally curious and genuinely motivated in learning new things and understanding relationships between teams, people, customers, products, processes, and culture. Able to gather and synthesize information from a variety of people, and then assess how to make improvements in communication or process.
• Ability to clearly assess, articulate, and manage risk with a sense of urgency to meet project/program deliverables, on schedule, and on budget. Must also have the ability to see the big picture, be comfortable escalating issues and concerns to leadership, prepare contingency plans, and ensure execution of plans through effective organizational awareness.

• Ability to cast project/program management vision in the context of B. Braun’s business model, translating technical strategy to actionable and achievable initiatives. Demonstrates strong business acumen and ability to think and act holistically. Exudes confidence and humility. Possesses noticeable self-awareness. Capable of finding communication gaps and creating bridges that allow the group to work more effectively.

What sets B. Braun apart?

Founded in Germany in 1839, B. Braun is a leading medical technology company with over 66,000 employees in 64 countries. Specializing in infusion therapy, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and more, B. Braun develops high-quality products and services that improve global health. In Asia Pacific, B. Braun employs over 16,000 people across 10 production sites and 16 business offices.

Established in 1972, B. Braun Medical Industries in Penang is the regional headquarters for APAC. With more than 7,000 employees, the plant located in Penang is among the largest manufacturers of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products not only in Malaysia but also in the APAC region. It also houses the Centre of Excellence for Intravenous Access.

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• Training and development programs
• Meal Subsidy, and onsite convenience store
• Onsite fitness area including running track, futsal and classes.
• Medical Insurance and dental and optical allowance.
• Travel Allowance
• Retirement Fund

What’s next?

Once you click on the link to Apply, you will be directed to update your personal information and submit your CV. Our Talent Acquisition team will carefully review your application, and if you pass the CV screening you will be invited for the first interview. We ask you to conduct two interviews, one in person and one remotely. If you stand out and meet our requirements, we will present you with an offer and guide you through our seamless onboarding process. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

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