IT Platform Owner Medical Device Manufacturing

Job type:Full-time

Type of role: Hybrid

About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation a Berkshire Hathaway company is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928 Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities sales and technical offices around the world and has about 8000 employees. For more information visit .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent unbiased and transparent recruitment process Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as an IT Platform Owner - Medical Device Manufacturing

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol were transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact we want you on our team.

What Youll Do:

As an IT Platform Owner - Medical Device Manufacturing youll be at the forefront of our innovation leading the lifecycle management optimization and governance of our critical manufacturing IT platforms. Youll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. This role is pivotal in ensuring our manufacturing operations including those involving contract manufacturing partners and medical device production are supported by robust compliant and efficient technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT platform management a deep understanding of manufacturing processes (shop floor systems MES QMS ERP integration) and specific experience within the medical device industrys regulatory landscape.

• Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for assigned manufacturing IT platforms (e.g. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Quality Management Systems (QMS) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ERP modules related to manufacturing SCADA/IIoT platforms).
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of the platform from requirements gathering selection implementation and upgrades through to maintenance optimization and eventual decommissioning.
• Act as the primary IT liaison for manufacturing quality engineering and supply chain departments. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs gather requirements and ensure platform alignment with business objectives.
• Manage relationships with software vendors and service providers including contract manufacturers ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and solutions are delivered effectively.
• Ensure seamless integration of manufacturing platforms with other enterprise systems (e.g. ERP CRM LIMS) to enable efficient data flow and business processes.
• Ensure manufacturing IT platforms adhere to relevant medical device regulations (e.g. FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Part 820 ISO 13485 GxP).
• Lead and/or support validation activities (IQ OQ PQ) for manufacturing systems including documentation and execution.
• Oversee change control processes for validated systems.
• Monitor platform performance availability and reliability. Identify and implement improvements to enhance system stability and user experience.
• Implement and maintain security best practices for manufacturing platforms ensuring data integrity and protection against cyber threats.
• Provide oversight for user support and develop/deliver training programs to ensure effective utilization of the platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing IT platforms leveraging data analytics and industry best practices to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Contribute to budget planning and manage expenditures related to the assigned platforms.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of platform architecture configurations processes and procedures

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT with at least 3-5 years in a platform ownership system administration or business systems analyst role focused on manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience with core manufacturing IT systems such as MES QMS and ERP (e.g. SAP PP/QM Oracle SCM Infor Epicor).
• Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of shop floor processes production control quality assurance and supply chain management.
• Specific experience in themedical device manufacturing industryis required including familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements (FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Part 820 ISO 13485).
• Experience withcontract manufacturing (CMO/CDMO)models and the associated IT integration and data exchange challenges.
• Strong understanding of system validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) within a regulated environment.
• Excellent project management problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Considered a Plus:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g. PMP ITIL Six Sigma specific vendor certifications).
• Experience with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms and data analytics in a manufacturing context.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to manufacturing systems.
• Experience with cloud-based manufacturing solutions (SaaS PaaS)

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution

• Competitive medical dental & vision offerings

• Health Savings Account

• Paid Holidays Vacation Parental Leave

• Flexible work environment

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Ready for your next career step Apply today and lets shape the future together!

Its an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly keeping safety sustainability ethics and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse global team we work together to solve some of the worlds most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be no matter their race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic.

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