Manager, Automation Downstream at Fujifilm in Holly Springs, NC

Position Overview

Receives objective based assignments, and determines resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect section or multiple disciplines. Decisions impact others in the immediate team and influences methods and techniques. Executes financials, business planning, organizational priorities and workforce.Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results.Translates functional plans into operational processes and guides execution. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may have up to a one year impact.Interacts frequently with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group professionals, involving matters between sections and multiple units. Partners with key contacts outside own area of expertise and other external stakeholders. Effectively communicates and presents results and recommendations across discipline.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, we’ll open North America’s largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

We’re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Let’s transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleigh’s thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Receives objective based assignments, and determines resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect section or multiple disciplines. Decisions impact others in the immediate team and influences methods and techniques. Executes financials, business planning, organizational priorities and workforce.Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results.Translates functional plans into operational processes and guides execution. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may have up to a one year impact.Interacts frequently with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group professionals, involving matters between sections and multiple units. Partners with key contacts outside own area of expertise and other external stakeholders. Effectively communicates and presents results and recommendations across discipline.

Manages the activities of multiple sections or a discipline through subordinate supervisors and/or professionals. Guides by function or department practices and well defined management precedents.

• Establishes clear expectations for the downstream team, and implements the automation strategy aligning with site objectives• Manages daily operations of the downstream automation team, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely completion of activities• Leads and develops a high-performing, multi-disciplined team of engineers through servant leadership while fostering a People Firstculture where members feel valued, respected, and supported• Drives continuous learning and development culture through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, competency development, andperformance management• Represents and owns decision making authority for the automation team on areas of responsibility, including local and global cross-functional teams• Leads the improvement strategy, lifecycle, and performance monitoring of the DeltaV system and associated infrastructure• Serves or manages team members who act as System Owner for designated platforms with end-to-end accountability for availability,performance, backup/restore, and disaster recovery• Leads tracking and closures of deviations and CAPAs• Owns OPEX budget, tracks financial expenditure against budget and provides updates and escalations as required• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones to drive data-informed decisions, identifies opportunities for processimprovements, and implements initiatives to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of automation projects while maintaining FLBN’s “OneTeam” approach• Ensures proper documentation, compliance with regulatory requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) across allautomation systems and processes• Provides technical direction and drives team capability through structured training initiatives• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency• Builds and maintains relationships with external vendors and global colleagues to support systems and processes, implements bestpractices, and specifically, coordinates with other sites for maintaining a common DeltaV library• Evaluates team performance, implements measures to improve productivity and engagement, and partners with People & Culture torecruit, retain, and develop talent• Performs other duties, as assigned

• High School diploma or GED with 8+ years related experience OR
• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of related experience OR
• Master’s Degree with 2+ years of related experience
• Degree with emphasis in life science or engineering preferred
• 4+ years experience managing people
• Experience working in a changing, project driven organization
• Previous experience directly supporting function
• Experience with regulatory inspections, investigations and change management preferred
• Experience in pharmaceutical / biological manufacturing operations preferred
• Experience leading others in a pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing facility preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection X No YesMay work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes Ability to discern audible cues. No X YesAbility to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No YesAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 30 minutesAbility to sit for prolonged periods of time. No X Yes 240 minutesAbility to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. No X YesAbility to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No YesAbility to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. No X Yes If yes, X 10 lbs. 33 lbs.Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com).