Engineering Manager - Pharma

Fareva Richmond Inc. is currently seeking a Engineer Manager - Pharma . The position is located the intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County.

Who we are: Fareva is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at the intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County. Fareva is one of the top3 Global leaders in contract manufacturing with more than 13,000 employees, 800 customers, and 40+ manufacturing sites in Europe, the Americas, and the emerging markets. Fareva, headquartered in Luxembourg, has revenues of US$2.5 billion and is divided into five core areas: household & industrial, beauty care, pharmaceutics, API, and makeup.

This position is responsible for managing from start to completion of assigned projects. This position is also in charge of improving the quality and production in the production systems. This role will also be responsible for the preparation for running new items and line tests. In addition, this position is responsible for providing expertise regarding new equipment technology and supervision of associates.

• Single point of contact for assigned projects
• Responsible for project schedule development and identification of critical path and risks, management of project in accordance with the schedule and budget and managing and reporting Key Performance Measure for on-time completion and cost performance
• Manages and reports Key Performance Measures for cost performance
• Identifies risk associated with assigned projects and develop action plans to mitigate -
• Develops Project Execution Strategy
• Coordinates and present Monthly Project Review Meetings to management
• Manage and develop projects of different sizes. Including detailed cost estimates, preliminary budgets, equipment specifications, drawings and sketches, bid documents, vendor proposals, and schedules for management approval.
• Ensure Compliance of equipment, construction, and safety standards with governing agencies such as FDA, cGMP, EPA etc.
• Oversee the project design and development to insure all projects are delivered with all objectives completed on time and within the budget as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Oversee development of supporting set-up, run, and change-over documentation for equipment, including process specifications, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Responsible for design, procurement, installation, and startup of production equipment to support product transfers.
• Initiates capital project requests including justification.
• Manages capital projects and equipment transfer projects to completion, overseeing all projects to ensure effective planning, design, execution, and completion within timelines and budget.
• Coordinates new equipment/technology requirements with Tech Transfer/R&D to insure smooth, timely introduction of product transfers.
• Design packaging lines/layouts, equipment, fixtures, change parts, etc. and coordinate installation
• Designs new systems related to the operations
• Analyzes and reports capacity of our current equipment usage
• Coordinates major and minor equipment purchases
• Manage the disposal of surplus equipment
• Responsible for managing a project and the project's budget from start to completion
• Develop and maintain an effective, high morale, highly engaged work force.
• Expand the application of total employee involvement processes including work redesign, empowerment, and quality and productivity improvement teams.
• Pursue employee development through training, empowerment, and recognition utilizing the Performance Management Process.
• Works with team to set goals, objectives and KPIs in accordance with the organization's goals.
• Responsible for management of hourly Associates including hiring, training, coaching and development, recognition, progressive discipline up to and including termination.
• Communicates frequently and timely required information to all hourly Associates in an effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS/BA in Mechanical, Industrial or related technical degree is required
• 5 years' experience in project design & management, preferably in cosmetics, pharmaceutical or food industry
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated leadership, organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to interact and effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Must be customer focused and able to react to multiple changing priorities on short notice.
• Responsible for the supervision of an hourly workforce, providing direction, leadership and development to your team members. Evaluate performance and recommend areas of improvement as appropriate.
• Accountable for employee's performance management, attendance tracking, and training documentation.
• Experience with GMP practices is preferred.
• Must be able to lead/influence others in the development and implementation of business objectives.
• Must be able to analyze data and have operational understanding to identify, prevent, and solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work weekends and work a flexible schedule.

• Must possess solid engineering skills and experience
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to manage and complete multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with internal customers and suppliers
• Time Management Skills

• Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance,
• Company paid short term disability,
• Company paid life and accidental death insurance,
• 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting,
• Generous employee referral program,
• Paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually,
• Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.