Technical Manager: OT & Automation - Isando Plant Snacks at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Automation and OT (Operational Technology) Lead to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Steward of the Automation and Operational Network in SSA.
• OT network support for all plants
• Lead the overall Automation, Engineering Standards agenda for the all BUs across SSA.
• Support Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Projects Team in driving Engineering Excellence
• Develop and maintain localized Engineering Standards for SSA in close collaboration with Global and Sector Engineering Teams
• Support the Early Equipment Maintenance Pillar Deployment across SSA Engineering
• Lead the identification, planning and Execution of Automation Innovation initiatives

Scope Measures

• Deliver an OT network roadmap for all SSA sites and steward its implementation through Capital Projects Execution and Operational improvements.
• OT maintenance channel through this role since IT will stop supporting the plants in the future
• Accountable for the quality of the Automation, OT and control scopes for Engineering Capital Projects with an annual spend of $100MM.
• The BU has 170+ manufacturing lines across 42+ manufacturing plants
• Maintain Leading Edge Knowledge across key Engineering Disciplines: Automation and Mechanical Engineering
• Manage Technical Relationship with key Original Equipment Manufacturers in SSA and across the Globe
• Identify new Technologies and Supplier with potential partnership opportunities with PepsiCo
• Provide technical stewardship to SSA on Automation, Mechanical Engineering, and OT Technology.
• Lead the Engineering due diligence, the scoping and execution of SSA Automation journey for the next 4-5 year
• In collaboration with Sector and IT teams, Develop the SSA OT Network Roadmap in line with Global Mandate
• Ensure all critical sites are fully compliant with OT cybersecurity mandate and continuously monitor compliance
• Engage with Sector and Plant Engineering by providing technical leadership & Subject Matter Expertise to drive design of Automation Engineering solutions.
• Ownership of Automation, Mechanical Engineering scoping & costing of major Capex proposals
• Ensure that overall SSA Automation strategy is aligned with AMESA Engineering strategy
• Act as SSA Cluster gatekeeper on Automation, Mechanical Engineering and OT network Specifications, Centerlines & Standards and engage with Sector Engineering, taking into account local conditions
• Develop Food technology “Best Practice” engineering solutions.
• For Sector major BU initiatives and in close collaboration with Sector CoEs:
• Lead scoping, detailed design and preparation of RFQ/URS
• Manage tendering of process scope of works via engagement with Global Procurement / BU Procurement
• Execute Pre-Delivery Inspections & Factory Acceptance Tests of Mechanical equipment at vendor
• Conduct Engineering Commissioning before handover to MOS for product signoff.
• Support capability building of Engineering Expertise for SSA BUs through engineering events/training on Automation and OT Network.
• Actively support process Lens4 innovation & productivity projects by collaborating with Sector and Global Engineering New Technologies colleagues
• Closely collaborate with Sector Teams team ensuring that Automation, Mechanical Engineering and OT Network initiatives/centerlines/specs are fully in line with MOS requirements and local SSA conditions/laws
• Engage with SSA and Sector EHS on equipment MESS safety requirements and ensure standards are met on investments.
• Lead local Mechanical vendor relations

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering: BSc/BEng in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Advanced Engineering Degree (Master or Above) advantageous
• At least 7-8 years in a technical FMCG Engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems and their influence in chemical processes
• 3+ years Project management experience; preferably with mid to large scale investments of $1MM-$30MM range
• In-depth engineering knowledge of multiple food technologies/platforms
• Ability to produce and/or interpret blueprints, specifications and diagrams (Single Line Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of Automation, Mechanical Engineering technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of Early Equipment Maintenance
• Computer Literacy and experience in the use of Engineering software tools (e.g. SAP PM, Pragma, Auto CAD, etc)
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety and GMP Standards
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements within a factory environment
• Strong local network with food OEM`s and vendor management skills
• Excellent understanding and applying global PepsiCo Mechanical, Automation Engineering Specifications across all platforms.
• Good interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of people from different backgrounds
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with senior management