Automation Readiness & Enablement Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with plant teams to strategize, evaluate, and enhance site readiness for automation initiatives.

• Spearhead and implement thorough readiness evaluations that encompass lean maturity, digital systems, infrastructure, and workforce competency.

• Provide focused on-site coaching and knowledge transfer to foster local ownership and skill development.

• Assist in the standardization of processes and practices essential for enabling automation.

• Work alongside and mentor plant leadership, IT/OT teams, and facilities to synchronize upgrades and address gaps in digital or physical infrastructure.

• Monitor site progress, risks, and outcomes, delivering regular updates to the Director of Automation Enablement.

• Create and disseminate best practices, tools, and templates for readiness and enablement activities.

• Aid workforce training and engagement initiatives to cultivate a culture centered on automation and continuous improvement.

• Encourage collaboration and establish strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline.

• Significant experience in industrial transformation, lean operations, automation implementation, or plant engineering.

• Expertise in conducting operational evaluations and applying process enhancements.

• Strong skills in collaboration and stakeholder engagement; capable of working effectively with diverse plant teams and technical fields.

• Demonstrated ability to influence process standardization, training, and infrastructure improvements.

• Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel to various sites as required.

• For U.S.-based positions: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory.

• Sponsorship for employment visas will not be provided, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in deploying automation or digital solutions within manufacturing or energy sectors.

• Formal lean/six sigma certification or advanced training is advantageous.

• Background as a change agent in industrial environments.

• Ability to translate strategic objectives into tactical execution in complex plant settings.

• Dedication to enhancing workforce capacity and nurturing high-performing teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No