Operational Technology Leader
About The Position
The Operational Technology Leader will architect and lead the site's digital manufacturing transformation by connecting industrial automation, plant-floor systems, and secure network infrastructure. This position serves as the primary subject matter expert for the convergence of manufacturing automation systems and IT/OT infrastructure. The role leads high-impact technology projects involving PLC controls, plant-floor devices, instrumentation, manufacturing systems, data acquisition, and industrial networking. It requires technical expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware/AVEVA systems, ArchestrA, MES, InTouch, and Microsoft SQL Server. The leader collaborates with plant leadership, engineering, global manufacturing systems, automation, and IT teams to improve production performance, system reliability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in plant-floor systems, systems integration, and automation controls within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs.
- Demonstrated expertise in Wonderware technologies, including ArchestrA, MES, and InTouch.
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing system integration.
- Previous experience in people leadership or managing internal and external technical resources.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple technology projects and work with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or pet food manufacturing.
- Advanced knowledge of AVEVA System Platform or similar manufacturing platforms.
- Experience with MES, SCADA, and ERP integration.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
- Advanced understanding of IT/OT network design.
- Experience with Cisco networking and Industrial Ethernet.
- Familiarity with industrial control system cybersecurity protocols.
- Strong understanding of Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R).
- Experience with operational excellence metrics and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead the site's digital manufacturing transformation, connecting industrial automation, plant-floor systems, and secure network infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the convergence of manufacturing automation systems and IT/OT infrastructure.
- Lead technology projects involving PLC controls, plant-floor devices, instrumentation, manufacturing systems, data acquisition, and industrial networking.
- Collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, global manufacturing systems, automation, and IT teams to improve production performance, system reliability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
- Manage multiple technology projects and work with cross-functional teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
