Production Systems Lead

NOVARTİS SAĞLIK GIDA VE TARIM ÜRÜNL. SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert for MES / SAP / Historian / AGE type of production IT systems
• MBR / BOM / recipe creation in production IT systems. (Being responsible all the MBR, BOM and recipies are ready and updated on related equipment/sytems.)
• SPOC for major trouble shooting, CAPA execution and follow-up for production IT systems.
• Support all data related activities, systems.
• Manage remediation activities of systems used mainly in production.
• Manage all performance track&trace processes(including serialization and aggregation), MES and other software systems in terms of compliance, HSE, cost, capacity and supply plan.
• Manage system related alerts, deviation and complaints. Support product deviations in terms of system related actions.
• Fulfill the required responsibilities of Production and Quality systems (SAP, MES etc.)
• Lead Data related Operational Excellence and Productivity projects, ensure proper communication and necessary actions to be taken on time
• Drive lean projects focused on improving end to end production flow, and synchronization in the Production Unit.
• Strategic development of Performance tracking processes, 2D, MES and other software systems regarding cost competitiveness, capacity utilization, GMP compliance and HSE.
• Supervise the implementation of all cGMP and legal, internal requirements related to Quality and drug safety, HR, HSE.
• Monitor and adhere to budgets for performance tracing, 2D, MES and other software systems expenses, headcount and investments.
• Plan, implement and follow up on training programs for all staff, provide coaching and development for personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate in Bachelor Degree in related field, MBA preferred
• Min. 5 years of experience in the system management atpharmaceutical/ chemical industry, ideally knowledge of a process oriented organization and self-directed culture a plus
• Excellent command of verbal and written English
• Excellent knowledge of SAP, MES, serialization & aggregation systems and MS Office applications,
• Analytical thinking, strong planning, strong people management, resource management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with customers
• Innovative and sustainable improvement focus
• Team working and customer oriented mindset
• Strong Quality and Compliance mindset
• Good collaboration skills
• To be familiar with current GMP
• Manufacturing systems knowledge is an asset (ERP in general, SAP, ATTP, Track&Trace Systems, MES) good PC literacy
• Partnering teamwork
• Flexible to work in a changing environment