Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.As the local expert in automation, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, you plan and organize cross-functional project teams and develop strategies to meet business needs across a cluster of plants. Reporting to the Engineering team, you serve as the primary owner of manufacturing automation systems, cybersecurity, and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects related to automation and digital manufacturing transformation. You use your deep technical foundation and knowledge of local and global strategies to drive digital transformation, ensure system reliability, and deliver projects on time and within budget.How you will contributeIn collaboration with cross-functional partners, you will help develop and execute the local automation and digitalization agenda and lead initiatives according to agreed priorities. You will help deploy capital projects, ensuring they stay on budget, with senior supply chain leaders. In addition, you will work with local engineering teams with automation and digitalization projects and topics, monitor project progress during project development and participate in optimization efforts, incorporating feedback learnings for general adaptation for other engineering teams. You will also participate in a digital community of practice, contributing to your expertise. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate your knowledge of your technological area of expertise and develop more in-depth technical knowledge and demonstrate your highly refined influencing and presentation skills. What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in.Automation operating areas including project engineering IOT/ i4.0 and cyber security technologies. More about this roleWhat you need to know about this position:Strategic Planning & Digital TransformationDevelop, align, and execute site roadmaps for automation upgrades and Digital Manufacturing Transformation across the clusterServe as the digital advisor to identify projects for continuous improvement, waste reduction, and performance improvement using digital toolsLead the development and execution of the Process, Control & Information Systems (PC&IS) and Digitalization roadmap to increase the Digital Maturity Index across six dimensions: Computerization, Connectivity, Visibility, Transparency, Predictive Capacity, and AdaptabilityDrive multidisciplinary collaboration to define and improve real-time visibility across departmentsActive participation in global/regional automation & systems development and security communicationsEscalation to regional Automation Lead for desired exceptions or improvement ideasCapEX Project ManagementOwn and execute Project Management responsibilities for all Capital Expenditure (CapEX) projects as part of the Automation and Digital Manufacturing TransformationLead the design, implementation, and commissioning of automation systems for food manufacturing processes, with primary expertise in Allen Bradley systemsManage and oversee multiple automation projects from conception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specificationsOwn benefit and savings tracking throughout project progressionDeploy capital projects in collaboration with senior supply chain leaders, ensuring they stay on budgetReview and create project documentation, including system specifications, process flow diagrams, control schematics, and testing protocolsManage system integration, commissioning, and startup on-site, ensuring systems are aligned with operational needs and regulatory requirementsWork with the engineering department across the full lifecycle of capital projects to ensure successful implementation and knowledge transferConduct risk assessments, hazard analysis, and ensure automation systems are compliant with safety and quality regulationsDay-to-Day Operations & System ReliabilityResponsible for day-to-day management of site automation systems within the clusterMaintain a constant high level of system reliability for existing and newly deployed automation systemsResponsible for cybersecurity technology at the plant cluster following MDLZ standards for OT environmentEnsure site compliance with company standards for automation, infrastructure (MINT), and cybersecurityDevelop and execute site roadmaps for automation, OT infrastructure including delivery of shared infrastructure (IDC and OT components)Serve as the issue escalation point for Automation, OT Automation Infrastructure, and cybersecurityDevelop and manage site and cluster budgets for support, maintenance, and lifecycle management in line with standardsCoordinate and ensure business involvement during technology lifecycle to support changes, upgrades, and replacementsOwn the business continuity plan including disaster recovery of OT systemsEnsure alignment between local BCP and Enterprise recovery procedures regarding OT Automation systemsDevelop disaster recovery plans for critical equipmentTechnical Leadership & Capability DevelopmentLead a multifunctional team to design, implement, and fully utilize new automation and digital solutions that provide strong benefits for the cluster following cybersecurity standards for OTAssess technical capabilities and define training roadmaps for the electrical and automation teamDevelop PLC (Allen Bradley) technical knowledge to be extended to the maintenance teamLead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and technical supportDevelop capability for cybersecurity and automation within the clusterCoordinate with other departments to identify improvements and implement continuous improvement strategies within automation systemsGovernance & ComplianceEnsure new projects are aligned with global Mondelēz automation and information systems standards and proceduresEnsure compliance with governmental regulatory OSHA and safety programs and processesActively apply Mondelēz Global Automation and Information Systems standards and proceduresCollaborate with Cluster MDS lead and Plant Champion (Plant Maintenance Automation Lead)Work with the engineering department to align future projects, identifying potential productivity improvementsIL6S / Maintenance & ReliabilitySupport and promote efforts to effectively introduce and implement maintenance redesign initiatives to extend equipment life and reliabilityFinancial planning to migrate obsolete systems into current supported hardware and softwareStakeholder ManagementFocus on optimized user compliance, process performance, and customer satisfactionAct as the primary technical point of contact for automation and digital transformation, addressing issues and ensuring project satisfactionCollaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure projects meet quality standards and expectationsWhat extra ingredients you will bring:The Cluster Automation & Controls Lead is responsible for manufacturing automation systems and cybersecurity in terms of maintaining a constant high level of system reliability. This covers existing and newly deployed systems as part of Capital projects. He/she will be actively applying Mondelez Global Automation and Information Systems standards and procedures and is responsible for the ongoing safe state of related systems. This includes regular and long-term activities, including financial planning to migrate obsolete systems into current supported hardware and software. He /she will actively support automation driven deployments and new line/ equipment deployment in terms of integration. Qualifications:Experience & Industry BackgroundMinimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in food manufacturing environmentsExperience leading multidisciplinary teamsExperience working with unionsProficient in analyzing problems based on dataAutomation & Controls ExpertiseExpertise with Allen Bradley PLC systems (RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000)Expertise in Ethernet/IP, SCADA, DCS (preferably Plant PAX), and IlottStrong knowledge of IoT/Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity technologiesProficiency with industrial communication networks: Primary Ethernet, DH+, RIO, and ControlNetUnderstanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and server/client systemsElectrical & Instrumentation KnowledgeStrong background in electrical engineering principles, including motor control, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation used in process controlExperience with industrial power and control circuits and industrial instrumentationAbility to read and understand schematics and electrical drawingsKnowledge of industrial control systems and safety standards (NEC, IEC, UL)Project Management & CommunicationProficiency with project management software (MS Project)Strong background in project management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline managementProficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex automation systemsAbility to work with minimal supervision and function effectively in a highly demanding environmentAbility to interact effectively with outside vendors, production operators, team leads, and maintenance tradesEducation / Certifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechatronic, Electronic, Electrical, or Automation).Job specific requirements:Site Security Automation Lead: Is responsible for the following aspects for CCN based Automation/ control systems for a cluster of plants: Develops, aligns and executes site roadmaps for Automation upgrades and Digital Manufacturing Transformation. Leads a multifunctional team to design, implement and fully utilize new automation and digital solutions that provide strong benefits for the cluster. Execute Project Management responsibilities for the Capital projects as part of the Automation and Digital Manufacturing Transformation. Owns benefit and saving tracking among project progression. Day to Day Ops/Project Management responsibilities: Is responsible for the following aspects for CCN based Automation/ control systems -for a cluster of plants: Responsible for day-to-day management site automation within the cluster Responsible for cyber security technology at the plant cluster following MINT standards Ensures site is following company standards for automation, infrastructure (MINT) and cyber security Develops and executes site roadmaps for automation, CCN infrastructure incl delivery of shared infrastructure (IDC and CCN components) Issue escalation points for Automation, CCN Automation Infrastructure or cyber security · Development of site and cluster budgets and management of spending for support, maintenance and lifecycle management in line with the standards Coordinates and ensures business involvement during technology lifecycle to support changes/ upgrades/ replacements Owns the business continuity plan including disaster recovery of CCN systems · Ensure alignment between local BCP and Enterprise recovery procedures, regarding CCN Automation systems Collaborate with Cluster MDS lead and Plant Champion (Plant Maintenance Automation lead). Develops capability for cybersecurity and automation within the Cluster. Stakeholder management (focus on optimized user compliance, process performance, and customer satisfaction) Development and execution of the Process, Control & Information Systems (PC&IS), including the Digitalization roadmap and tools implementation to increase the Digital Maturity Index in the site, considering 1) Computerizations, 2) Connectivity, 3) Visibility, 4) Transparency, 5) Predictive capacity, 6) Adaptability. Escalation to regional Automation Lead of desired exceptions or improvement ideas Active participation in global/regional automation & systems development and security communications Travel requirements: Able to cover 2 sites in USARichmondLong IslandRichmond based role with quarterly travel to Long Island, NY.Work schedule: Monday - Friday (Onsite) (Core Hours)Salary and Benefits:The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer PolicyBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job TypeRegularDigital Supply Chain EngineeringScience & EngineeringSummaryLocation: Richmond, Virginia, United StatesType: Full time