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 preparedness for automation initiatives.

• Lead and implement thorough readiness evaluations encompassing lean maturity, digital systems, infrastructure, and workforce capabilities.

• Provide focused on-site coaching and knowledge sharing to cultivate local ownership and expertise.

• Aid 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 advancements, risks, and results, reporting consistently to the Director of Automation Enablement.

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

• Assist in workforce training and engagement initiatives to foster a culture of automation and continuous improvement.

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

• Engage hands-on at plants and travel to various sites as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Proficient in conducting operational assessments and executing process enhancements.

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

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

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

• Willingness to travel to sites as necessary.

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

• We do not sponsor individuals for employment visas, either currently or in the future, for this job opening.

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

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

• Formal lean/six sigma certification or advanced training.

• Experience acting as a change agent in industrial environments.

• Ability to convert strategy into tactical execution within complex plant settings.

• Passion for developing workforce capabilities and cultivating high-performing teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No