Job Summary
Primary 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. New product introductions are a key part of many business activities which A&PC must support.
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.
Job Qualifications:
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
Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred
Ability to travel globally 20-50% of the time
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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