Job Description

What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Job Summary


Contract Manufacturing Engineering Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership of the Contract Manufacturing Engineering function. The Contract Manufacturing function ensures that external manufacturers deliver a quality product at the right cost and at the right quantity, location and time. The manager will meet these requirements by having alignment with COU and other business partners.

Responsibilities

Ensure that CMEs are trained on CM playbook and can perform required actions Frequent travel visiting critical CMs with the CME to ensure smooth operational oversight and review of inflight projects. requires approx. 35% travel Uses CM metrics to address issues and look for any predictive trends. Mentor CMEs on facilitation of projects, root cause analysis, CMPs, CI events and issue resolution. Support preparation of periodic business and operations review meetings Escalate risks and tactical operational issues with CMs and CAH as needed Manage savings pipeline and prioritization for assigned CMs Manage capital and expense budget for assigned CMs Manage high level projects as needed

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in related field preferred 8+ years related work experience required in regulated industries, preference for medical devices Ability to lead x-functional team toward operational objectives Aptitude to contribute to strategic goal-setting for department/business unit Ability to travel approximately 35% of the time Preferred certifications: LSS Black Belt, PMP, etc.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals Ensures employees operate within guidelines Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects Gains consensus from various parties involved
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.


Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.