Head of Technical Operations

vor 3 Wochen


Cuxhaven, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Lohmann Animal HealthElanco Vollzeit
Head of Engineering Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and skilled individual to lead our engineering function at our Site in Cuxhaven. As a key member of our Site Leadership Team, the Head of Engineering will play a critical role in driving innovation and improving the lives of animals and people.

The Head of Engineering will be responsible for all aspects of engineering at the Site, including maintenance, reliability, process engineering, process automation, and capital project management. This role requires technical and strategic leadership, as well as coaching and developing the engineering team to excel.

About the Role

The Head of Engineering reports directly to the Site Head and is accountable for ensuring all Site assets are qualified, maintained, and recapitalized to meet company standards and capability. Key responsibilities include:

  • Support to manufacturing operations to achieve production goals while meeting health, safety, environmental, and quality expectations
  • Driving continuous improvement of assets to improve overall equipment effectiveness and optimize resources
  • Planning and execution of capital investments in an effective and efficient way

The estimated salary for this role is around €130,000 per year, based on industry standards and location. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including performance-related bonus payments.

Key Responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you'll need several years of experience in engineering team leadership, particularly in areas such as maintenance, reliability, process engineering support, or capital planning and delivery. Strong experience in EMA (EU GMP), Animal Health, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech manufacturing environments is also essential.

You should be fluent in English and German to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural setting. Other requirements include:

  • Leading an engineering team and technical agenda to achieve quantifiable successes with optimized resources
  • Coaching and developing individuals and teams to improve technical capability or delivery
  • Appropriate technical depth, curiosity, and decision-making in ambiguous situations or under pressure
  • Demonstrated communication and influence to gain support and confidence in a technical agenda
  • Organizational influence and collaboration to leverage and drive a broader improvement agenda at both the site and within the global engineering function
  • Bachelor's degree of Engineering or higher


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