Director, Engineering

About Us
At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we have one overarching mission - to work passionately, challenging ourselves and our industry every day, to drive what we believe is the next health revolution: evolving from simply serving consumers, to helping people help themselves - bringing "Health in Your Hands".
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare US (formerly Chattem) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of branded over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products, in such categories as allergy, upper and lower gastrointestinal, skin care, topical pain care, oral care and other OTC toiletry products. The US CHC portfolio includes well-recognized brands such as: Allegra, Nasacort, Xyzal, Dulcolax, Gold Bond, Cortizone-10, Icy Hot, Aspercreme, ACT, Unisom, and Selsun Blue.
To achieve this, we need strong talent who will help us shape the future of our Consumer Healthcare business and challenge our industry. We aspire to create a work environment where people can thrive, grow, and be at their best every day. We believe in operating with integrity and prioritizing the health and well-being of people and communities where we operate, working towards making a positive impact in the world.
Position Summary
The position provides strategic vision, leadership and direction to the Chattanooga Site Engineering and Facilities organization. The incumbent is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team which is responsible for defining and implementing the site manufacturing strategy and ensuring the site remains in compliance with all cGMP, safety, environmental, security, internal controls and legal requirements.
This person is also responsible for the preliminary detailed design of manufacturing equipment, facility and utility systems, system start up, troubleshooting, commissioning, validation and ongoing support and optimization of manufacturing operations. Additionally, the department is responsible for the periodic maintenance of process equipment, helping the Site to achieve sustainability ambitions and managing the facility security.
Position Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains departmental and site technical goals/agenda in support of Site Goals and KPIs, business and operating plans, and long-range planning.
• Allocates resources-human, financial, technical etc.-to fulfill near term goals and commitments while building towards sustainable plant operation and manufacturing excellence.
• Lead the Engineering Department to technically support and lead in the areas of daily operational support, issue resolution, deviations, investigations, CAPAs, product deliverables, process improvements, audit response items/CAPAs, site risk reduction elements, automation, and Safety/Environmental.
• Performs all aspects of project management including scope, cost, schedule, and resource allocation.
• It is the responsibility of this position to motivate and lead his/her organization according to Sanofi policies to achieve business objectives that will have a major impact on the success of the Site/Corporation.
• Supports the creation of the instruction set and ensures manufacturing operations stay aligned with the registered process.
• Ensures reliable and high quality on-the floor technical support to production and quality and facility operations.
• Provides technical leadership and input in process-related deviations, and investigation and CAPAs and supports the deviation and CAPA process to meet due date deliverable.
• Provides technical leadership and input in site/process risk assessments, Quality System Risk Assessment Mitigation, and in audit response CAPAs. Support these processes to meet due date deliverables.
• Defines relevant operational/technical standards and practices for the site.
• Identifies and drives implementation of improvements to maximize throughput and capacity utilization.
• Ensures all personnel, including contractors, consultants and temporary employees who work in department and directly or indirectly support a cGMP activity, have the necessary education, knowledge and skills to perform their job in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Ensures individual training/learning plans are kept current and that employees complete, and document all required initial and continuing training in accordance with the new Corporate Quality Standard for Training.
• Fosters continuous improvement in the site's understanding of the technical fundamentals of site manufacturing and technologies.
• Support all internal and external audits as necessary.
• Work with sense of urgency and excellence
• Communicate and build a strong network withing the Global Consumer Healthcare network.

This description is representative but not inclusive of all position responsibilities. Employee may be asked from time to time to complete tasks not listed within the contents of this document, but that are relative to the goals of the business.
Job Requirements
Education

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college required.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing support, project engineering, or machine design role.

Professional Skills
A successful candidate will be able to connect with all levels of the organization, have excellent documentation skills, ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and ability to write detailed reports as well as good verbal communication.
Role Specific Competencies
Experience using Six Sigma or similar processes for solving problems. This position requires extensive use of computer equipment. Must have a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft business software to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
What's In It For You

• Competitive Pay
• Three (3) Weeks Paid Vacation
• Robust 401(k) + Employer Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Learning and Developmental Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

EEO/AA Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location: Chattanooga, TN, USA
Travel: Minimal; less than 10%
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
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At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.