September 23, 2024

Flora Food Group

Wageningen

Global Automation Engineering Manager

About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+Pro Activ, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

About the position
Are you ready to shape the future of automation at a global scale? As the Global Automation Engineering Manager at Flora Food Group, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing our manufacturing processes, driving innovation in automation, and leading the charge toward digital transformation. Your mission: to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge automation and Operational Technology (OT) into our factories, ensuring we produce the highest quality margarine, plant-based cheese, and other food products while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and efficiency.In this dynamic role, you won't just oversee projects—you'll own them. From ideation to implementation, your expertise will be key in optimizing everything from process automation to robotics, packaging, and beyond. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, tapping into your creativity and strategic thinking to develop a global roadmap for factory automation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving complex challenges, this is the role for you.

You will:
Lead Factory Automation Projects

Take the reins on planning, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of factory automation projects that are delivered On Time, In Full (OTIF).
Ensure every project aligns with our leading edge process technology standards.

Drive Digital Transformation

Spearhead the digitalization of our production systems, crafting a visionary global roadmap for factory digitalization across the Flora Food Group network.

Manage Diverse Automation Projects

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of automation projects, covering:

Process Automation + ISA 88 Batching systems
Machine Automation
Packaging and Conveying Automation
Motion Control and Robotics Automation

Build and Deploy OT Support Systems

Develop and roll out advanced OT support systems, including:

OT Servers and Virtualization
Factory Remote Access Management Systems
Data Analytics and Reporting Systems for factory processes
Industrial Internet of Things (IIo T) applications for various production systems

Innovate with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Design, test, and implement MES systems tailored to our unique production needs, encompassing:

OEE Systems
Warehouse Management Systems
Quality Management Systems
ERP Integration

Strengthen OT Networks & Cybersecurity

Develop robust OT network systems for our factories, working hand-in-hand with IT to implement top-tier cybersecurity measures across all locations.

Standardize and Elevate Specifications

Lead the global standardization of Operational Technology, Automation, Electrical & Instrumentation, Process Control, and Power across all Flora Food Group factories.

Enhance Factory & Building Safety Systems

Design and implement critical safety systems, including:

Building Automation Systems
Fire Safety Systems
Security Camera and Access Control Systems
Power and Energy Monitoring Systems

Advise and/or support Electrical and Instrumentation for Cap Ex Projects

Command the full scope of electrical and instrumentation work on capital expenditure projects, covering:

High and Low Voltage power distribution system design and review
Procurement specifications and instrumentation selection
Electrical controls system development and review
Comprehensive systems engineering, including machine/process controls, panel design, and installation
Coordination with OEMs, suppliers, vendors, and procurement teams

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
You are a highly experienced professional with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, bringing over 10 years of expertise in leading global automation engineering projects, particularly within the food and beverage industry. You possess deep subject matter expertise in Siemens and Allen Bradley control systems, SCADA environments, and have hands-on experience with other leading automation OEMs like Schneider, Danfoss, and GE. Your proficiency extends to factory automation systems, digital OT, MES, and cybersecurity, coupled with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget across diverse regions. While familiarity with food process technology is an advantage, your exceptional leadership and communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with global teams. You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing work environments, demonstrating a fearless approach to asking questions and solving problems creatively. Additionally, you are adaptable and willing to travel for project deployments and monitoring.

What's next
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can send me, Elif Kocoglu, a Whats App message on +31615472665.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your Linked In Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.