Head of Equipment Performance - Controls

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Doing now what patients need next. A pioneer in the development of blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems, Roche Diagnostics – Near Patient Care is committed to helping people with diabetes everywhere in the world think less about their daily diabetes routine, so they can get true relief, day and night. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions for both people with diabetes and their professionals - from blood glucose monitoring to information management to insulin delivery to continuous glucose monitoring. Our aim is to offer innovative products, services and comprehensive solutions for convenient, efficient and effective diabetes management.

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Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis is a function within Roche Diagnostics - Near Patient Care Operations, responsible for the strip manufacturing of the majority of our blood glucose monitoring portfolio for the global demand of our patients.

Role Purpose

As Head of Equipment Performance - Controls you will lead a team of manufacturing engineers and have the responsibility to secure and further develop the performance of our manufacturing equipment for high volume production of diabetes care products for supply to our patients all over the world.

This role is based in Indianapolis, IN - relocation benefits will be provided

Responsibilities:

• Lead a high performing team of manufacturing engineers

• Ensure that the availability of the production facilities is optimal by managing and further developing technical equipment in manufacturing.

• Ensure that the unit is actively and proactively developed. This relates, for example, to the establishment of new technologies as well as the appropriate recycling of technologies that are no longer required, the further development of work organization and cooperation with internal and external partners.

• Responsible for ensuring that technical optimization projects, procurements of new equipment and maintenance projects are proposed and fully executed.

• Accountable for new machines and processes and transfer development know-how.

• Maintain a cross-site network with technical expertise and support partnership and exchange with other technical units.

• Be an active coach and mentor to members of the team to help them grow and progress in their career

• Nurture and develop an empowered, knowledgeable, effective and efficient group of subject matter experts (SMEs) within the team with the capabilities to support Roche Diabetes Care’s efforts with best-in-class expertise.

• Design and promote personal professional journey paths within the team enabling the fluidity of resources intended by our New Ways of Working. Ensure that personal professional development is a priority for team members and leaders.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization

• Navigate and influence within a changing organization, maintaining objectivity, respect for differences of opinion, fairness, open communication and consensus building skill

• Set an example as a VACC (V – Visionary, A – Architect, C – Coach, C – Catalyst) leader, including promoting leading from where people are, as well as a creative mindset.

• Responsible for performance management. Enable the organization’s New Ways of Working and support access to the right resources

• Act as role model for Agile Leadership behaviors, as well as for our culture, mindset & behaviors as defined in the Roche Operating Principles

• Work closely with similar functions across Roche, and leaders across the business to identify and translate strategic direction into capability needs

• Staff teams judiciously, taking care to allocate the right resources to the right Efforts

Competencies:

Demonstrate Leadership and have a commitment towards people development:

• Proven ability to lead with creative attitude, very high self-awareness and being a coach and a mentor to other leaders and partners

• Shown the ability to build networks and can inspire to work agile

• Demonstrated success in establishing a high performing environment with an excellent reputation attracting the best talent, developing and inspiring them

• Experience defining career progression and development plans for professionals

Possess Senior management skills

• Previous experience in managing areas relevant to assuring the development of efficient and effective quality management systems

• Able to foster positive partnerships through effective influencing, negotiation and conflict management skills

• Deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, maintain objectivity, have respect for differences of opinion, be fairness, and drive open communication

• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of areas of specialization

• Ability to run simulations and analyze test data.

• Ability to write and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Superior computer skills, with the following controls experience preferred

  • RSLogix 5000 programming experience (ladder, structured text, SFC, AOI)

  • FactoryTalk View SE programming experience

  • FactoryTalk View ME programming experience

  • Cognex Insight Explorer programming

  • Distributed IO ( Profibus/Ethernet IP)

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in relevant area of study. Master degree preferred

• 7 years experience in the manufacturing or operations related function

• 5 years experience in leadership positions

• Demonstrated success in understanding complex scientific issues and effectively translating them into business success

• Track record of making strategic decisions and aligning the organization behind them

• Facilitated impactful presentations to senior management and the external environment

• People management and talent development

• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams

• MedTech industry or other high quality and regulatory industry knowledge

• Communication and presentation skills

• Able to lead and manage change

• Influence and drive decisions across different hierarchy levels

• Active management of conflicts, excellent communicator, strong leader and problem solver

• Strong business sense, strategic and conceptual thinking

Preferred

• Previous training or experience in Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. LSS, PDCA, etc.)

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

• Strong ability to teach and educate key stakeholders and other colleagues

• Deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization

Relocation benefits are available for this posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indianapolis, IN is $109,500 - $203,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits

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