Operational Technology Leader
Location: Washington Court House, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Onsite manufacturing environment
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Operational Technology Leader will architect and lead the site's digital manufacturing transformation by connecting industrial automation, plant-floor systems, and secure network infrastructure.
This position serves as the primary subject matter expert responsible for the convergence of manufacturing automation systems and IT/OT infrastructure.
The selected candidate will lead high-impact technology projects involving PLC controls, plant-floor devices, instrumentation, manufacturing systems, data acquisition, and industrial networking.
The role requires strong technical expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware/AVEVA systems, ArchestrA, MES, InTouch, and Microsoft SQL Server.
The Operational Technology Leader will also collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, global manufacturing systems, automation, and IT teams to improve production performance, system reliability, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in plant-floor systems, systems integration, and automation controls within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
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- Wonderware technologies, including ArchestrA, MES, and InTouch.
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- Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing system integration.
- Previous experience in people leadership or managing internal and external technical resources.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple technology projects and work with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or pet food manufacturing.
- Advanced knowledge of AVEVA System Platform or similar manufacturing platforms.
- Experience with MES, SCADA, and ERP integration.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
- Advanced understanding of IT/OT network design.
- Experience with Cisco networking and Industrial Ethernet.
- Familiarity with industrial control system cybersecurity protocols.
- Strong understanding of Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R).
- Experience with operational excellence metrics and continuous improvement methodologies.