Automation Lead

Who we are

At Ferrer we are a group of people who believe in the power of purpose. And our purpose is to make a positive impact in society and bring about change in an unjust world. We are the 24/7 activists fighting for a sustainable planet, equal opportunities for all and a healthy workplace. We reject greenwashing and empty promises - we are about action. That is why in 2022 we became a B Corp company.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, our products are present in more than a hundred countries, and we have a team of over 1,800 people. Professionals that we empower to became leaders of change and to build meaningful careers.

Your mission 

As part of the team Engineering Department, we are currently looking for a 

Automation Lead reporting to the Engineering & Facilities Manager.

Your mission will be: design, develop and supervise the implementation and effectiveness of process automation in accordance with ISO 9000 and GMP standards at the Sant Cugat and Esplugues centrers.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the perfect operation and validation status, taking responsibility for its maintenance and administration, as well as the permanent adaptation of the plant's control and supervision systems to the required standards and level.
• To ensure the design, implementation and qualification of the process control and supervision systems, in time, quality and cost, within the engineering projects.
• Ensures the realisation in time, quality and cost of maintenance operations, modifications, troubleshooting and improvement of process control systems.
• Plans and coordinates control and supervisory systems automation activity and projects and ensures that these are aligned with business strategy.
• Ensures the proper status of plant process control and monitoring systems through continuous improvement in the design, development, implementation of automation standards.
• Maintains control and monitoring systems and their documentation in a state of validation, in its custody and available for regular inspections and audits. 
• Searches for suppliers and analyses offers in terms of economic interests and the quality of the work or service. Supervises the activities of the service companies and contractors under his responsibility, ensuring that the contracted work is carried out within the deadlines, costs and quality foreseen.
• Supervises and approves the necessary procedures (start-up, maintenance, access, backups, disaster recovery plan...) of the automation systems, and ensures their compliance and updating.
• Coordinates troubleshooting and maintenance of automation systems to reduce downtime.
• Supervises and approves the drafting and development of quality documents and qualification protocols (EF, ED, DQ, IQ and OQ) for control and monitoring systems.
• Approves the Automation assessments associated with the necessary Change Controls and supervises their correct description and implementation.
• Approves proposals for Investigations and CAPAS assigned to Automation, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Maintains proper communication flow: downward, upward and lateral within his/her area of responsibility to ensure good communication. Whenever necessary, or at the request of his/her supervisor, prepares reports relating to his/her area of responsibility.
• Occasionally participates in projects of a diverse nature that affect or may affect technical or legal aspects of the plant.

Why Ferrer?

• Make a positive impact in society
• Participate in volunteering activities
• Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
• Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
• Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
• Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
• Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
• Customize your remuneration and benefit