Control and Instrumentation - MES

Profile Summary:

As a key member of our team, you'll be i nstrumental in driving digital transformation within our manufacturing operations, with a specific focus on Americas. Embracing advanced technologies like IoT, AI, machine learning, and robotics, you will contribute to creating a connected and intelligent manufacturing environment. Your role will involve optimizing production processes through real-time monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and the integration of innovative solutions. Additionally, you will be engaged in global, cross-region projects, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our digital initiatives on an international scale. This position provides the chance to play a crucial part in revolutionizing traditional methods, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring our manufacturing practices align seamlessly with the evolving technologies of the digital landscape.

Specific Accountabilities:

Requirements Analysis: o Conduct thorough analysis of current operational processes and identify areas for improvement through digital solutions.

Define clear and concise business requirements to guide the development and implementation of digital solutions.

Stakeholder Collaboration: o Foster strong partnerships with manufacturing stakeholders to deeply understand their processes, challenges, and objectives.

Act as a liaison between business and IT teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Digital Technology Integration: o Evaluate, select, and recommend digital technologies that align with operational needs and contribute to overall business objectives.

Collaborate with IT teams to integrate chosen technologies seamlessly into existing operations.

Digital Transformation Strategy: o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for production processes.

Analyze current manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities for improvement through digital solutions.

Project Oversight: o Lead and manage digital transformation projects within operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Effectively communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to key stakeholders. o Key projects are MES, LIMS, Plant Historians / IoT platforms, Manufacturing analytics etc.

Data-driven Decision Making: o Utilize data analytics to derive actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making for optimizing production processes.

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Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of digital initiatives.

Change Management: o Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of digital solutions by operations teams.

Provide training and support to end-users to facilitate a seamless transition to new digital processes.

Continuous Improvement: o Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in digital technologies related to manufacturing and operations.

Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization of digital solutions.

Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining product quality and food safety program practices including BRC, HACCP, QA / QC, GMP, Sanitation and good hygiene practices.

Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining the Health and Safety program. Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information technology, computer science or a related field.

Proven experience (5-7 years) in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food business, with both business analyst and shopfloor related roles.

Familiarity with industry-specific digital tools and technologies.

Project management experience and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and build relationship with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering solutions to complex business challenges.

Ability to work with global cross-functional diverse teams.

Ability and desire to travel up to 30% of the time with flexible working schedule (early start or delayed end) based on the global project requirements. Proficient in English