Operational Technology and Allocation Specialist-Schenectady, NY

DSM

12d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As an Operational Technology and Allocation Specialist you will perform activities related to operations technology (OT), servers, and systems to ensure that production operations and equipment remain in proper working condition. The role must follow established procedures, work instructions, Life Saving Rules, SHE requirements, and Quality standards.In addition, this position will support the Production department, acting as backup to the Lead Planner and Planner when needed. This is within our manufacturing sites within Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) for our Human Nutrition Premix organization. This is where we produce liquids and dry blends for our dietary supplements and food. This OT position plays a key role in connecting the factory’s physical environment with the corporate IT network, enabling secure, reliable, and efficient data flow that supports the site’s digital transformation. The role ensures the integration between automation, engineering, and IT systems while remaining aligned with corporate cybersecurity policies and standards.By maintaining strong interfaces across these functions, the position strengthens the stability and resilience of production systems and contributes to business continuity, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. If you are OT/IT driven, enjoy the complexities of digital changes and automation technology, can communicate and connect operations and IT, while translating our needs to our technical team, we would like to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering or related field plus 3-4 years’ of experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial environments or IT/OT integration.
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls).
Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Must continuously equip oneself with knowledge of the latest digital trends in the market and have familiarity with IT and related technical concepts to act as a bridge or translator between IT specialists and other stakeholders.
Must have sufficient understanding of Operations, Quality, Engineering, and the integration of digital tools across those functions.
Requires good interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders at many different hierarchical levels.
Requires the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to adjust workload to meet varying schedules.
Must have good oral / written communication, presentation, troubleshooting, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing background preferred.
MES, BMS, PMS, Badge, camera system, or Access Control System a plus.

Responsibilities

Back up of the Lead Planner and Production Planner by managing and distributing the weekly production schedule.
Review of plant raw material availability. Communicates with multiple departments as needed related to approvals to produce premixes in a timely manner to allow for testing the shipment to customer to meet customer delivery dates. Place stock transfer requisitions as needed and will work with the Supply Chain department as needed.
Maintain inventory accuracy by soft allocating materials to production orders using FEFO method.
Serve as Local Contact Person for ICT, which includes:
Acting as the primary contact person for networking and servers (e.g., rebooting of network devices, power cycling servers, equipment racks, et al; checking LED status and alarm indictors on devices)
Understanding actions specified and directed by the Service Desk and/or from the ICT Coordinator
Responsibility for Spares Inventory Management of standard devices located on site
In close cooperation and guided with/by the Local Business/Service Desk/Orange/ICT Coordinator/local supplier, undertaking the support of LAN Patching, Audio/Visual Support, Telephony Support, Security Systems, and Conference Rooms.
Responsible for the CSOT Program - Cyber Security in Operations Technology Program implementation and maintenance as a CSOT green belt role:
Monitor and maintain OT infrastructure (industrial PCs, switches, edge devices).
Troubleshoot issues in connectivity and data flow between factory assets and corporate systems (computer hardware, printers, software, and network systems).
Oversee upgrades, troubleshooting, systems backups, and disaster recovery.
Support industrial network protocols and maintain technical documentation.
Manage local datacenter ensuring availability and security.
Participate in OT- related integration, improvement, and innovation projects.
Support OT/MES and CAPEX projects ensuring process continuity.
Leading BIAs- Business Impact Assessment of digital solutions and systems.
Work with IT and manufacturing teams to integrate MES and corporate platforms.
Act as focal point for MES system management and supplier interface.

Benefits

A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
Paid holiday, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays.
Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye, and life insurance.
401K with generous company match.
Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty-explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day– sustainability embedded in all we do.
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
A culture that lifts you up- with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well