Process Automation Technology Leader – H&B
| Company | International Flavors & Fragrances |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s or Engineering degree in Factory Automation and Industrial Computing – or Electrical & Instrumentation engineering
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and process control/process automation (Chemical, Biotech, Food or Pharma Industry)
- 5+ years of experience in capital project management as Project Manager or Technology Lead
- 5+ years of experience in influencing leadership (you will have dotted line reports in this position)
- Proven expertise in Process Safety Management
- Ability to travel globally 20-50% of the time
Responsibilities
- Lead the division/business team of automation and process control resources to improve/optimize manufacturing operations through application of state-of-the-art solutions.
- Develop and maintain the process control life-cycle strategic plan for all plants within the division/business.
- Ensure new product and process projects are appropriately supported & have a robust A&PC plan.
- Serve as the gatekeeper accountable for process control platform selection for the division/business.
- Serve as the key focal point for the process control network cyber-security policy for the division/business.
- Work within the framework of manufacturing technology and capital engineering to define the investment required for process control solutions for the division/business.
- Act as the division/business focal point for driving implementation of corporate level process control initiatives (e.g., alarm management, management of change, interlock by-passing, special technology application / digitalization, cyber-security).
- Provide the division/business strategy for automation solutions including target level of automation and application of new/special/advanced applications.
- Provide input to the business on resource needs include number of internal resources, skills and capabilities, and leadership structure for automation and process control.
- Understand the automation and process control needs for each plant and work closely with the plant automation contact or lead to assist with implementation of projects.
- Act as accountable owner for all significant automation and process control technology changes (e.g., platform and automation level for new plants or significant expansions, migration path for control system replacement).
- Work together with the consolidated automation and process control council to develop and implement central/globally applicable corporate policies, strategies, best practices in the field of process control technology and process automation applications.
- Collaborating on policies for process automation and control related to safety/PSM.
- Setting best practices and most effective technology for automation applications, especially where particular to the business/process technology and signoff required for any exceptions which are related to process safety gap closure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred