Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes. Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.

The Supv, Manufacturing Engr identifies hazardous conditions, applies appropriate codes and standards and recommends preventative and corrective action along with ensuring that all accidents or near accidents are investigated and documented properly. This role works cooperatively with Technicians and Operators to help make informed decisions to maximize machine reliability and process optimization along with analyzing manufacturing issues, participating in projects, controlling spare parts and maintains preventative procedures within the plant. This job takes ownership and effectively prioritizes, plans and schedules work and applies critical thinking to determine adequacy of controls preventing equipment breakdowns.

Supervises Manufacturing Engineering staff and oversees daily activities, and production schedules as it pertains to those delivery systems.  Trains, coaches, mentors, develops, and provides direction to staff  Conducts performance appraisals for direct reports.  Responsible for Equipment and Facilities sustainment efforts and activities - up to and including scheduling, performing, and documenting routing maintenance and break/fix operations. Works with EHS and RSO to adhere to Radiation Safety Program (Best Practices and Policies)      Ensures attainment of budget objectives through effective financial management and optimal utilization of resources.  Acts as liaison to ensure and take an active role in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and corporate contacts through regular interactions.  Ensures internal quality and regulatory standards are maintained at or above an acceptable level.  Ensures positive working relationships with all CAH employees through regular interactions, team building, and active listening.  Oversees and is accountable for safety for all employees and security of the facility.   Ensures operational procedures are followed with and adhere to federal, state, local, and company regulations.  Prepares regular reports and analysis for management, customer correspondence, succession plans, and employee documentation.  Ensures high-quality products and services are delivered to customers (both internally and externally); and works within their abilities to resolve complaints.  Conducts staff meetings.  Participates in organization-wide conferences and training activities.  Operates under well-controlled and closely monitored conditions (GMP), which are highly regulated by State and Federal agencies and internal quality and regulatory professionals.  Exposure to very low radiation levels from radiopharmaceuticals suitable for human use. Employees receive specific training in keeping with regulatory guidelines and are monitored for exposure.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred 4 years related pharmacy experience preferred Aptitude for supervisory skills Proven customer service skills Ability to negotiate, influence, and resolve customer/employee problems or conflicts to meet the needs of external and internal customers  Ability to be innovative in troubleshooting complex problems  Must demonstrate effective writing and verbal proficiency in internal and external communications and documentation procedures, presentation skills  Ability to promote teamwork within manufacturing location and region by treating staff members with respect.  Ability to plan, and implement plans