Technical Manager: OT & Automation - Isando Plant Snacks

at  PepsiCo

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a Automation and OT (Operational Technology) Lead to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Steward of the Automation and Operational Network in SSA.
• OT network support for all plants
• Lead the overall Automation, Engineering Standards agenda for the all BUs across SSA.
• Support Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Projects Team in driving Engineering Excellence
• Develop and maintain localized Engineering Standards for SSA in close collaboration with Global and Sector Engineering Teams
• Support the Early Equipment Maintenance Pillar Deployment across SSA Engineering
• Lead the identification, planning and Execution of Automation Innovation initiatives

WHAT WILL QUALIFY YOU FOR THE ROLE

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering: BSc/BEng in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Advanced Engineering Degree (Master or Above) advantageous
• At least 7-8 years in a technical FMCG Engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems and their influence in chemical processes
• 3+ years Project management experience; preferably with mid to large scale investments of $1MM-$30MM range
• In-depth engineering knowledge of multiple food technologies/platforms
• Ability to produce and/or interpret blueprints, specifications and diagrams (Single Line Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of Automation, Mechanical Engineering technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of Early Equipment Maintenance
• Computer Literacy and experience in the use of Engineering software tools (e.g. SAP PM, Pragma, Auto CAD, etc)
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety and GMP Standards
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements within a factory environment
• Strong local network with food OEM`s and vendor management skills
• Excellent understanding and applying global PepsiCo Mechanical, Automation Engineering Specifications across all platforms.
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people from different backgrounds
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior management

We are looking for a Automation and OT (Operational Technology) Lead to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Steward of the Automation and Operational Network in SSA.
• OT network support for all plants
• Lead the overall Automation, Engineering Standards agenda for the all BUs across SSA.
• Support Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Projects Team in driving Engineering Excellence
• Develop and maintain localized Engineering Standards for SSA in close collaboration with Global and Sector Engineering Teams
• Support the Early Equipment Maintenance Pillar Deployment across SSA Engineering
• Lead the identification, planning and Execution of Automation Innovation initiative