Director of Process Automation in Illinois

Seeking a Visionary Director of Process Automation for a Global Food Manufacturing Leader

About Us:

Join our expansive journey as we continue to grow and innovate within the food manufacturing industry. With 78 locations worldwide, we're on the hunt for a Director of Process Automation to spearhead our automation initiatives. This role is crucial as we aim to enhance our operational efficiency and productivity through technological advancements. We are committed to supporting your transition with a comprehensive relocation package.

Your Role:

• Foundational Leadership: Spearhead the establishment of our automation department, setting the stage for cutting-edge practices in process automation.
• Management and Strategy: Oversee an Engineering Manager dedicated to the design and selection of advanced control systems for our large-scale processing plants, including PLCs, Networking, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Innovation and Improvement: Conduct...

• Set up of automation department and organization.
• Manage Engineering Manager responsible for design and selection of control systems of larger processing plants (PLC, Networking, DCS And SCADA).
•  Prepare the control strategy for NA plants
• Study current machines, utility designs, and layout to find opportunities for process and/or engineering improvements through automation.
• Develop automation and control project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and align with stakeholders.
•  Prepare automation and control project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommend actions.
• Provide support and direction to Maintenance personnel who are managing field activities.
• Provide strategic project management services to the operating departments. Provide ongoing support for Plant Operations, including advances in automation, servo control, robotics, and...