Continuous Improvement & Automation Manager

Owen Mumford are looking to hire a Continuous Improvement & Automation Manager! Could this be your next role?

Scope:

As the Continuous Improvement & Automation Manager you will be responsible for leading and developing Automation Engineers and Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineers while driving automation, digital manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment supplying products to the pharmaceutical industry. The role combines hands-on automation engineering expertise with Lean methodologies and data-driven decision making to improve safety, quality, compliance, productivity, equipment reliability, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will act as a technical leader for manufacturing systems, process optimisation, equipment performance, and implementation of new technologies while ensuring full compliance with GMP, quality system, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Automation Engineers and Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineers to support manufacturing objectives and strategic business goals.
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• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence: Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable operational improvements.
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• Automation & Manufacturing Systems Support: Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment and process systems including: PLC systems, Robotics, Motion control systems, Machine vision systems, SCADA/ HMI systems, Industrial communication networks as well as troubleshooting complex manufacturing and equipment issues to determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
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• Equipment Introduction & Validation Support: Support automation and equipment projects from concept through: User Requirement Specification (URS), Design Review, Procurement, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Installation, Commissioning, Validation and Production Handover. Liaise with equipment vendors, system integrators, and external contractors throughout project implementation.
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• Data Analytics & Digital Manufacturing: Act as a subject matter expert for manufacturing data collection and reporting systems. Develop and maintain automated reporting and dashboard systems supporting manufacturing performance visibility. Analyse production, quality, maintenance, and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
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• Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Support: Ensure all engineering activities are performed in accordance with: GMP requirements, ISO 13485 requirements, FDA Quality System Regulations, Internal quality procedures.
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• Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Engineering teams. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise on automation and continuous improvement activities
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To be successful in this role, you will need:

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• 710+ years of engineering experience within regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical devices, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
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• Minimum 23 years of experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
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• Experience within high-volume automated manufacturing environments.
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• Demonstrated experience delivering Continuous Improvement initiatives and Lean Manufacturing projects.
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• Experience supporting automated manufacturing systems and process optimisation activities.
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• Experience supporting validation and change management activities within regulated environments.
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• Experience working within GMP and quality management systems.
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What will we give you?

You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business:

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• 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
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• Flexi time covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)
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• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
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• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
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• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
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• Enhanced Sickness Pay
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• Group Life Insurance
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• BUPA Private Medical Care
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• Cycle2Work Scheme
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• Electric Car Scheme
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• Wellbeing initiatives and support
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• Free parking, free tea & coffee
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About us:

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a family-run business with a large global presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.

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Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.

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