Digitalization and Automation Manager

(IFFCO Operational Excellence) across the various sites of IFFCO across the globe. Initially the focus is on Oils & Fats Division.

IOE has 5 dimensions, Performance Management; CAPEX Management; Asset Management; Safety, Quality & Sustainability Management and People Management. We firmly believe that digitalization can help to improve productivity across all dimensions. Implementation of IOE will have a visible impact on the company’s P&L, Conversion Cost and Bottom Line. At the same time, it will make sure that our assets are taken care, customer/ consumer trust is built and environmental sustainability is ensured. This role includes creating a roadmap for Industry 4.0 implementation; identifying digital solutions to business case, piloting the solution with most effective and reliable partner and replicate the same to all locations. In addition, this role will also be a key player for automation initiatives. Creating digital dashboard and implementing these recommendations in a hands-on way on the ground – wherever the opportunities may be. In addition, this position should build strong cross-functional and personal relationships with functional managers across the company to identify and realize opportunities.

• Create a roadmap to be Industry 4.0 ready, Include investment and potential benefits.
• Create ‘personal value-add’ by initiating, steering, and completing initiatives in his/her own ‘spike’ area of expertise, including leading the pilot implementation and setting the high bar in terms of work quality and impact.
• Deploy tools, techniques and infrastructure to make our sites Data Ready. Work closely with IS teams to make sure network capabilities and security systems are Best in Class.
• Structure the journey in a way that business can see impact of pilot and implementation is effective and done in efficient manner to tight timelines.
• Create detailed workplans with a systematic iterative update cadence for Continuous Improvement and careful Change Management with key stakeholders.
• Training of people and make them comfortable for usage of latest technology is one of key success factor to implement Industry 4.0, this role has to make sure this part.
• Develop a pipeline of initiatives for Automation. Conduct brainstorming sessions with teams to identify potential opportunities, due diligence of business case and efficient implementation on ground.
• Build strong cross-functional and personal relationships both inside and outside the organization to learn continuously how digitalization can take our manufacturing capabilities to next level.

Desired Candidate Profile

Work Experience Required: 5~10 years of work experience, as an Digitalization/ Automation specialist in Manufacturing environment Hands-on implementation of Industry 4.0 initiative with real time data capturing and predictive analysis for fast decision making. Practical experience of implementing automation projects with significant improvement in terms of Productivity. Project Management Experience of medium to large projects

Educational and Professional Qualification Requirements: Technical Bachelor’s degree from a reputed polytechnical school specialization in E&A, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering. PMP, Six Sigma Certifications etc.

Skills: · Independent project management, including work-planning and result delivery · Drive and Implement Change · Dash Boarding and presentation skill