Multi Site Manufacturing

Site Security Automation Cluster Lead – Richmond, VA

Site Security Automation Cluster Lead

📍 Location: Richmond, Virginia (On-Site)
🌎 Travel: Quarterly travel to Long Island, NY (or as needed)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
💰 Salary: $122,000 – $167,750 + Bonus

Overview

A global manufacturing organization is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to drive automation, digital manufacturing transformation, and operational cybersecurity across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This leadership role is responsible for automation systems, Operational Technology Networks (OTN), cybersecurity compliance, capital project execution, digital transformation initiatives, and long-term technology roadmaps. The position supports multiple manufacturing sites and serves as the primary automation and cybersecurity expert for the cluster.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Digital Transformation

  • Develop and execute automation and digital manufacturing roadmaps.

  • Lead smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

  • Drive automation upgrades, modernization projects, and digital transformation programs.

  • Improve site Digital Maturity through increased:

    • Computerization

    • Connectivity

    • Visibility

    • Transparency

    • Predictive Analytics

    • Adaptability

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

  • Own Operational Technology Network (OTN) cybersecurity strategy.

  • Ensure compliance with corporate automation, infrastructure, and cybersecurity standards.

  • Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning for automation systems.

  • Manage lifecycle planning and replacement of obsolete automation hardware and software.

Capital Projects & Project Management

  • Lead automation-related capital projects from concept through implementation.

  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and benefit realization.

  • Support integration of new production lines, equipment, and digital technologies.

  • Track project savings and ROI throughout project execution.

Operational Leadership

  • Serve as escalation point for automation, controls, and cybersecurity issues.

  • Collaborate with plant engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT teams.

  • Manage automation infrastructure, controls systems, and manufacturing technology platforms.

  • Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Team & Stakeholder Management

  • Lead cross-functional project teams across multiple manufacturing sites.

  • Build automation and cybersecurity capability within the organization.

  • Partner with regional and global automation leaders on technology strategy and best practices.

  • Drive stakeholder engagement focused on process optimization, compliance, and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

  • 10+ years of experience in:

    • Industrial Automation

    • Controls Engineering

    • Manufacturing Systems

    • Project Management

  • Strong experience with:

    • Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

    • Operational Technology Networks (OTN)

    • Manufacturing Cybersecurity

    • Digital Manufacturing Initiatives

Preferred Skills

✔ Industrial Automation
✔ Manufacturing Controls Systems
✔ Operational Technology Networks (OTN)
✔ Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Systems
✔ Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing
✔ Capital Project Management
✔ Digital Transformation
✔ Industrial Networking
✔ Manufacturing Infrastructure
✔ Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
✔ Continuous Improvement

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Automation or Controls Engineering leader with strong experience managing manufacturing technology environments across multiple facilities.

They will bring:

  • Deep expertise in automation systems and industrial cybersecurity.

  • Strong project management and capital deployment experience.

  • Experience leading digital manufacturing transformation initiatives.

  • Ability to influence stakeholders across operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT.

  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

10+ Years

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry

Manufacturing / Food & Beverage

Seniority

Senior-Level

Travel

Quarterly Travel to NY

Location

Richmond, VA (On-Site)

Relocation

Available

Bonus

Eligible

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Lead automation and cybersecurity strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.

  • Drive large-scale Industry 4.0 and digital transformation initiatives.

  • High visibility role with significant impact on operational performance.

  • Strong compensation package with bonus potential.

  • Opportunity to influence the future of smart manufacturing within a global organization.

 

Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Engineer – IN, IA or NE

Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Engineer

📍 Location: Hammond, IN – Eddyville, IA or Blair, NE
💼 Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Up to 40%
💰 Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 + Bonus
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A global food manufacturing organization is seeking a Regional Smart Manufacturing Senior Engineer to lead and deliver projects focused on automation, process optimization, manufacturing technology, and smart manufacturing initiatives across multiple production facilities.

This role will drive projects from concept through design, pilot testing, implementation, commissioning, value realization, and project closeout while providing technical leadership in manufacturing innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Smart Manufacturing and automation projects across multiple facilities.

  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

  • Manage projects through design, plant trials, startup, commissioning, and sustainment.

  • Utilize scientific methods, experimental design, and data analysis to evaluate opportunities and solutions.

  • Drive process optimization, raw material utilization improvements, and manufacturing performance enhancements.

  • Develop project charters, protocols, reports, and value-tracking metrics.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement best practices.

  • Support innovation efforts and identify intellectual property opportunities.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring successful execution and delivery.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.

  • Minimum 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.

  • Experience with:

    • Project Management

    • Experimental Design

    • Data Analysis & Interpretation

    • Manufacturing Process Improvement

    • Technical Documentation

  • Ability to travel up to 40%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in:

    • Plant Operations

    • Process Engineering

    • Project Engineering

    • Process Controls & Automation

    • Manufacturing Technology

    • Production Excellence

  • Strong project portfolio management experience.

  • Automation and technology development expertise.

  • Experience within starches, sweeteners, texturizers, food ingredients, or related manufacturing environments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing engineer with strong project management and automation experience who can lead technology-driven improvement initiatives across multiple production facilities.

They will have:

  • 5–7+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.

  • Strong automation and smart manufacturing knowledge.

  • Experience implementing new technologies in plant environments.

  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple capital or process improvement projects simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

5–7+ Years

Seniority

Associate

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Industry

Food Manufacturing / Process Manufacturing

Travel

Up to 40%

Relocation

Available

Bonus

Yes

Why This Opportunity?

  • Lead high-impact Smart Manufacturing initiatives.

  • Work with emerging automation and manufacturing technologies.

  • Drive innovation across multiple production facilities.

  • Strong compensation, bonus potential, and relocation support.

  • Opportunity to influence operational excellence and manufacturing transformation on a regional scale.

 

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – PLC, Automation, Capital Projects | Hybrid USA (Travel Required)

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (must be near a manufacturing site)
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid (flexibility when not traveling)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: 50–75% (North America)
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end electrical and control systems engineering, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and handover. You will play a key role in executing large-scale industrial projects and ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Delivery

  • Lead electrical and controls engineering for capital projects ($1M–$15M range)

  • Develop:

    • Scope documents

    • Engineering designs and calculations

    • Cost estimates and schedules

    • Technical specifications

  • Manage projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and handover

Electrical & Controls Engineering

  • Design and implement:

    • Power distribution systems

    • Control systems and automation solutions

  • Specify and source equipment such as:

    • Switchgear, transformers, MCCs

    • Drives, PLCs, HMIs, relays, circuit breakers

  • Perform electrical system analysis and calculations

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements

Project & Contractor Management

  • Lead and coordinate:

    • External engineering consultants

    • Vendors and suppliers

    • Installation contractors

  • Manage procurement lifecycle from RFQs to installation and warranty support

  • Oversee commissioning, startup, and training for plant teams

  • Manage change control (MOC) processes

Safety & Compliance

  • Apply and promote NFPA 70E electrical safety standards

  • Lead safety initiatives related to electrical and control systems

  • Ensure all systems meet required regulatory and operational standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Operations

    • Maintenance

    • Engineering teams

    • Procurement and project management

  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on electrical and controls systems

  • Support both plant-level projects and enterprise initiatives

Project Ownership (Controls-Focused Projects)

  • Take full ownership of smaller projects (typically <$5M)

  • Act as Electrical & Controls Lead on larger initiatives

  • Manage:

    • Budgets and forecasts

    • Schedules and deliverables

    • Stakeholder communication

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in controls/electrical engineering within manufacturing

  • Strong experience with:

    • Control systems and automation technologies

    • Electrical system design

  • Hands-on expertise with:

    • Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (including programming)

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

  • Demonstrated experience managing capital projects ($500K–$2M+)

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:

    • 480V and 4160V power distribution systems

    • MCCs, switchgear, and industrial power systems

  • Background in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing multi-site or large-scale industrial projects

Key Competencies

  • Strong project management and execution skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

  • High level of initiative and ownership

  • Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have strong experience delivering electrical and controls projects in manufacturing environments

  • Be comfortable acting as both:

    • Technical expert (E&C lead)

    • Project owner (for smaller projects)

  • Thrive in a hands-on, plant-facing role

  • Be capable of managing complex, multi-site capital projects

  • Be open to frequent travel (50–75%)

Screening Questions

  • Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering?

  • Do you have project engineering or project management experience?

  • Are you open to travel (40–60%+)?

Additional Information

  • This role supports a high volume of active and upcoming capital projects

  • Acts as a critical technical resource across multiple manufacturing facilities

  • Opportunity to lead impactful projects driving operational performance and growth

 

Category Manager – Direct Materials | Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Manufacturing | Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Category Manager – Direct Materials

📍 Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking a Category Manager – Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for optimising cost, quality, and supply continuity, while driving supplier performance and supporting innovation through strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Product, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

  • Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for direct/raw materials

  • Build and maintain should-cost models to support negotiations and pricing decisions

  • Deliver year-over-year cost savings through:

    • Strategic negotiations

    • Competitive sourcing events

    • Supplier rationalisation

    • Value engineering initiatives

  • Track and report performance using KPIs, scorecards, and executive updates

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure:

    • Quality performance

    • Cost competitiveness

    • Supply reliability

  • Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and alignment

  • Own contract lifecycle management, including compliance and renewals

  • Manage $20M+ spend categories

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams across:

    • R&D

    • Product Management

    • Operations

    • Finance

    • Quality

  • Support:

    • New supplier qualification

    • New product introductions (NPI)

    • Material evaluation and innovation initiatives

  • Act as the primary commercial interface across multiple facilities

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

  • Develop and implement contingency plans

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials

Process Improvement

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

  • Streamline sourcing and supply chain operations

  • Drive adoption of best practices across the organisation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, including:

    • At least 3 years sourcing within a large/complex organisation

  • Proven experience sourcing direct/raw materials in manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing $20M+ spend categories

  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in should-cost modelling and cost analysis

  • Strong understanding of commodity/category management principles

  • Experience with e-sourcing tools

  • Proficiency with:

    • SAP or similar ERP systems

    • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification

  • Experience supporting new product development or R&D initiatives

  • Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with focus on continuous improvement

  • Ability to present insights to senior and non-technical stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have direct experience sourcing raw/direct materials within manufacturing

  • Be comfortable managing large spend categories and complex supplier networks

  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability

  • Thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

  • Have a track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Health and wellbeing coverage

  • Paid time off

  • Additional employee benefits

Screening Question

  • Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

 

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