Alexander Steele
Head of Control Systems & Automation
Job Location
Farringdon, United Kingdom
Job Description
Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading global food manufacturer that has an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Operational Technology to oversee and lead their automation and control systems infrastructure strategy across six of their sites nationwide.
Key responsibilities
* Lead a team of Operational Technology Consultants and work together with maintenance technicians on sites to assist, coach and train as appropriate, skills needed to support the sites automation infrastructure.
* Support and develop a diverse architecture from leading edge Operational Technology Information systems to obsolete control devices, whilst strategically driving towards improved standardisation, thus minimising downtime due to control and data systems infrastructure improvements.
* Liaise with the global IT teams, external delivery partners and the global supply chain teams, to proactively manage the control systems arena, with particular focus on strategy and planning.
* Creating and maintaining roadmaps for rolling 5 years of systems development and obsolescence planning, using this information to plan and prioritise for capital funding applications.
Candidate Requirements:
* Engineering qualification in relevant discipline such as Control & Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
* 18th Edition and other relevant Operational Technology certifications will be advantageous.
* Good technical knowledge and experience of controls and automation systems, primarily Siemens PLCs, WinCC SCADA, Iconics Genesis SCADA, Rockwell Logix platform, systems integration, IT hardware and software.
* Control & Automation Management experience in a FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals or similar manufacturing environment.
* Strong people leadership and the ability to mentor a diverse team.
On Offer:
* £75K to £85K + Car Allowance + 15% Bonus
* Pension + Private Healthcare
* 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
* The role can be fully remote, with frequent travel to UK manufacturing sites
Location: Farringdon, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
Key responsibilities
* Lead a team of Operational Technology Consultants and work together with maintenance technicians on sites to assist, coach and train as appropriate, skills needed to support the sites automation infrastructure.
* Support and develop a diverse architecture from leading edge Operational Technology Information systems to obsolete control devices, whilst strategically driving towards improved standardisation, thus minimising downtime due to control and data systems infrastructure improvements.
* Liaise with the global IT teams, external delivery partners and the global supply chain teams, to proactively manage the control systems arena, with particular focus on strategy and planning.
* Creating and maintaining roadmaps for rolling 5 years of systems development and obsolescence planning, using this information to plan and prioritise for capital funding applications.
Candidate Requirements:
* Engineering qualification in relevant discipline such as Control & Automation, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
* 18th Edition and other relevant Operational Technology certifications will be advantageous.
* Good technical knowledge and experience of controls and automation systems, primarily Siemens PLCs, WinCC SCADA, Iconics Genesis SCADA, Rockwell Logix platform, systems integration, IT hardware and software.
* Control & Automation Management experience in a FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals or similar manufacturing environment.
* Strong people leadership and the ability to mentor a diverse team.
On Offer:
* £75K to £85K + Car Allowance + 15% Bonus
* Pension + Private Healthcare
* 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
* The role can be fully remote, with frequent travel to UK manufacturing sites
Location: Farringdon, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
Contact Information
| Contact | Human Resources Alexander Steele |
|---|