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 ProActiv, 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.

About The Role

As the Automation Engineering Manager organization, you will lead the delivery of the regionally agreed Exco capex program related to automation systems and production applications.

• Implements and maintains the Automation Engineering strategy within the company
• Support the Americas Lead Engineering Manager in planning and managing project priorities related to automation
• Supports automation related projects within the region to ensure they are properly planned, executed safely, OTIF, strictly within budget and successfully handed over to the respective Sourcing Unit team
• Maintains the Hugoton OT and MES systems including that used for ScMM
• Carries the responsibility to ensure the delivery of the projects within s/he scope no matter which region via the locally based Global Engineering team, Central Global Engineering or EPCM's pending the feasibility and urgency of the project
• Provides input and approval on the capital proposals for the region prior to submission to the Global engineering Director
• Responsible for ensuring due diligence and compliance of the projects within the region with the Flora Food Group Engineering and QA standards as well as the application of specific local obligations and / or requirements

In Addition:

• Continuously strives to find the latest technologies and methods to improve efficiency, accuracy and productivity of the global Supply Chain assets and Global Engineering organization
• Takes personal responsibility for safety and a healthy environment on the projects, and demonstrating this by example
• Contributes to Leading and developing the engineering talent within the organization and region
• Builds durable relationships via procurement with preferred suppliers and contractors to ensure reliability and cost optimization

Performance Metrics:

• Safety in Project Execution
• Strict Budget & Schedule adherence in delivery of projects
• Engineering Excellence and Quality standards
• Sustainability & savings impact
• Customer / Stakeholder Feedback

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 Years in FMCG or related Industry required
• Fulfilled a variety of automation implementation and integration projects with track record of delivery
• Project engineering / management experience
• Carrying the responsibility for project successes and providing strong direction for the teams
• Excellent communication and co-ordination skills (both verbal and written).
• Flexibility to travel within North America

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn 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.