Automation Department Manager

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Leuven, Flanders, Belgique HEDON TECHNOLOGIES Temps plein
🕵️ Department Manager Automation M/F 🗓️ Position to be filled ASAP 📍 Permanent contract in Leuven Why become a Hedonist? Hedonism means being happy to wake up every morning. Because Efficiency means achieving maximum results with minimum effort. With numerous opportunities for Development. In a culture built on transparency, proximity and perfOrmance. And at the heart of industrial sectors and inNnovative projects. Psst... Hedon is: 200 employees in 6 years €20M turnover 6 offices Join the Automation team ⚙️ Lead and develop the Automation department within a major pharmaceutical company Manage and coordinate a team of Automation Engineers and technical specialists Define the technical strategy, standards and priorities of the Automation department Oversee automation projects from concept and design through engineering, commissioning and qualification Ensure the delivery of robust and compliant automation solutions for complex pharmaceutical processes Act as the main technical point of contact for Automation-related topics Work closely with Process, Electrical, Instrumentation, Validation, QA and Production teams Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP requirements and pharmaceutical industry standards Provide technical expertise on PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, MES and industrial communication systems Support the qualification and validation activities related to automation systems Manage resources, planning, budgets and technical performance within the department Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across Automation activities How to become a Hedonist? Master's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field 10+ years of professional experience in Automation / Control Systems Strong experience within the pharmaceutical industry Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical processes, production environments and the technical requirements that come with them Proven experience in leading teams and managing technical departments Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI and MES Solid understanding of GMP/GxP, qualification, validation and CSV Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent in French and English Dutch is a strong plus Proactive, structured and solution-oriented mindset Comfortable working in a complex, highly regulated and demanding environment
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