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B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary:

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Leads a team of technical engineering subject matter experts and day to day maintenance supervisors/managers to support manufacturing operations CAPS twenty-three sites (503A/B) and serves as a key member of the CAPS Technical Services leadership team.
• Directs and aligns the activities to achieve manufacturing goals and objectives in support of the S&OP plan.
• Establishes metrics as required to measure and track performance related to rate, quality and yield.
• Directs all Technical functions within the business unit to support ongoing manufacturing operations including controls and automation, continuous improvement efforts, optimization of existing processes and troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Responsible for deviation reports, root cause analysis, engineering studies, and investigative reports. Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
• Supports Equipment Engineering to establish specifications for new equipment or modifications associated with improvement of existing equipment at twenty-one 503A sites and two 503B sites.
• Works collaboratively with operations in establishing the equipment requirements needed to deliver against the site operational goals and objectives including process validation.
• Oversees scheduled maintenance and as needed repair of buildings, grounds, or associated systems and equipment.
• Solicits bids, selects contractors/subcontractors and negotiates bids for the renovation of facilities, construction, etc.
• Provides support and expertise to Director of Pharmacy, Quality and other functional work teams related to the physical requirements and operation of CAPS sites in compliance with Federal and State regulations, as well as current USP<797> and cGMP guidance.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires breadth of organizational, professional field, and industry knowledge. Ability to integrate critical information from several diverse areas. Champions advanced strategies and concepts.
• Directs the activities of a broad functional area through division heads who are responsible for planning, budgeting, costs, methods and employees. Determines actual organizational structure and allocation of resources.
• Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Represents the organization as a prime contact on projects and departmental operations. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on issues often requiring coordination across organizational lines.

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

• 10-15 years related experience, plus a minimum of 5 years management experience required.

• Applicable industry/professional certification required.
• Frequent business travel required, Valid driver's license and passport, Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities: Other Duties:

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

• Moderate work - Exerting up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand
• Frequently: Sit
• Constantly:N/A

Activities:

• Occasionally: Handling, Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward
• Frequently: Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Standing, Walking
• Constantly: Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Talking - ordinary, loud/quick

Environmental Conditions:

• Occasionally: Proximity to moving parts
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly:N/A

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise Intensity:Moderate
• Occasionally: Production/manufacturing environment, Warehouse environment, Lab environment
• Frequently: N/A
• Constantly: Office environment

Salary Range:$136,992 - $165,000

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

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