Lead and drive the automation pillar of the Advanced Manufacturing strategy for RPSI
Translate enterprise AM direction into deployable standards, roadmaps, and programmes across the manufacturing network
Define, govern, and enable the successful creation, deployment, standardisation, and lifecycle management of physical automation technologies
Provide portfolio‑level oversight of automation initiatives and work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure solutions are safely adopted and deliver measurable productivity, quality, and ergonomic benefits
Identify, prioritise and resolve complex manufacturing automation challenges across multiple plants

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (advanced degree beneficial)
Typically 10–15+ years in manufacturing with deep experience in physical automation deployment
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and physical automation technologies (robotics, controls, vision/inspection, material handling and packaging automation)
Working understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and integration requirements with digital counterparts
Proficient in project and change management approaches to deliver safe, standardised automation solutions at scale.
Strong practical expertise in Lean/CI and structured problem solving applied to automation opportunities

Automation Director

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