Director, Automation & Process Innovation

The Marmon Group LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Automation Strategy & Execution

• Facilitate the creation, review, and validation of 3-year automation roadmaps for each Marmon business
• Remove blockers to project selection, justification, and execution, including capital planning, AFE expectations, and ROI methodology support
• Manage KPIs for enterprise-wide automation across 150 operating companies, ensuring alignment with corporate and group-level objectives
• Maintain and continuously improve the automation project tracker to increase usability, extensibility, and alignment with group budgets, QBR reporting, and productivity targets
• Invent, develop, and support the automation “toolbox,” including but not limited to:
• Assessments
• MAP (Marmon Automation Process)
• Simulation capabilities
  

Operations Connectivity (Factory Data) Leadership

• Engage directly with plants to assess operations and identify data-driven improvement opportunities; guide adoption of digital tools that improve performance
• Create, test, and refine the value proposition connecting factory data/technology investments with enterprise financial outcomes
• Develop and implement a standardized toolbox to accelerate technology adoption and value creation, including frameworks for technology selection, deployment structure, and cross-functional resources
• Translate operational needs into technical requirements for device connectivity, data collection, dashboards, KPIs, and workflow transformation
• Manage engineering resources to deliver factory data capabilities reliably and at scale
• Communicate progress and best practices across the enterprise, enabling consistent rollout and replication
• Lead the rollout of “data-driven culture” coaching across engineering, operations, and management levels

• Lead efforts to transition MIM technology to business-unit-owned platforms; ensure business success and continuity during and after technology transfer
• Manage Marmon’s India-based MIM team, to include:
• Providing day-to-day workload oversight
• Identifying and addressing technical and interpersonal skill gaps
• Ensuring team accountability, quality of delivery, and customer alignment
• Develop and deliver a transition plan for moving team resources into business units to support their IoT platforms; work with GIC to structure cross-functional and fractional support models
• Establish a management and maintenance plan for legacy MIM endpoints to ensure stability during the transition period
  

Cross-Business Coaching, Working Groups & Capability Building

• Own and maintain “Ministry of Automation” group to generate Marmon-level insights, identify and spread best practices
• Facilitate working groups (welding, machining, sheet metal, injection molding, etc.) by connecting sites, sharing best practices, and driving hands-on problem solving
• Build programs supporting “factory fundamentals” such as maintenance, SOPs, planned scheduling, spare parts management, and OEE visibility
• Develop PM playbooks, training material, and frameworks for project gates, risk reviews, and standard work
  
  

Talent Development

• Host and mentor interns; successfully place talent into full-time roles across the organization
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, providing ongoing coaching and skill development aligned with business needs
  
  

Qualifications

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably mechanical, industrial, or automation), operations management, or related field
• 12 years of experience in process engineering, automation, operations, and/or similar roles
• At least 5 years of experience leading high-performing teams
• MBA or other related advanced degree highly desirable
• Previous consulting experience also a plus but not required
• Experience leading large-scale projects entailing change management support
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software products; particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, and PowerBI
• Superior written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong professional presence and business acumen
• Excellent time management, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with a bias toward action
• Experience working in a decentralized operating environment is highly desirable
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and confidently create appropriate solutions in uncertain situations
• Willingness to travel 50-60% of the time (primarily within the U.S.)
  
  

Required Competencies

• Operational Expertise – understands factories, constraints, and how data automation drive real outcomes
• Technical Collaboration – able to communicate effectively with software engineers, automation integrators, and plant IT teams
• Project Management – capable of creating frameworks, roadmaps, workflows, and playbooks
• Change Management – skilled at gaining buy-in, coaching teams, and driving cultural transformation
• Data Orientation – adept at converting business needs into technical requirements and turning data into actionable insight
• Organizational Agility – able to manage broad portfolios, complex priorities, and numerous stakeholders
  
  

Pay Range

153,600.00 - 230,400.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.