Lead and develop a high-performing team of automation and digital engineers that span OT and IT disciplines.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Technology to establish a strategic digital roadmap for Dairy manufacturing that aligns with enterprise goals and plant-level needs.
Apply an agile mindset to digital manufacturing initiatives, balancing speed, quality and value delivery.
Leverage internal and external partnerships to oversee design, deployment, and lifecycle management of digital manufacturing systems (automation, SCADA, IIoT platforms, and other plant floor technology solutions).
Ensure robust cybersecurity, data integrity, and compliance across OT/IT domains.
Champion the use of data and analytics to improve plant reliability and optimize production processes.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, digital engineering, or related disciplines.
Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
Deep understanding of OT systems (PLC, SCADA, MES) and IT infrastructure (networks, cloud, cybersecurity).
Strong strategic thinking, product management, and change leadership skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to be onsite at Dairy Manufacturing facilities

Product Owner – Dairy Foods Plant Automation

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