Location: Wageningen, Netherlands

About the position
Are you ready to shape the future of automation at a global scale? As the Global Automation Engineering Manager at Flora Food Group, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing our manufacturing processes, driving innovation in automation, and leading the charge toward digital transformation. Your mission: to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge automation and Operational Technology (OT) into our factories, ensuring we produce the highest quality margarine, plant-based cheese, and other food products while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and efficiency.In this dynamic role, you won't just oversee projects—you'll own them. From ideation to implementation, your expertise will be key in optimizing everything from process automation to robotics, packaging, and beyond. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, tapping into your creativity and strategic thinking to develop a global roadmap for factory automation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving complex challenges, this is the role for you.

You will:
Lead Factory Automation Projects
Drive Digital Transformation
Manage Diverse Automation Projects
Build and Deploy OT Support Systems
Innovate with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Strengthen OT Networks & Cybersecurity
Standardize and Elevate Specifications
Enhance Factory & Building Safety Systems
Advise and/or support Electrical and Instrumentation for Cap Ex Projects

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
You are a highly experienced professional with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, bringing over 10 years of expertise in leading global automation engineering projects, particularly within the food and beverage industry. You possess deep subject matter expertise in Siemens and Allen Bradley control systems, SCADA environments, and have hands-on experience with other leading automation OEMs like Schneider, Danfoss, and GE. Your proficiency extends to factory automation systems, digital OT, MES, and cybersecurity, coupled with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget across diverse regions. While familiarity with food process technology is an advantage, your exceptional leadership and communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with global teams. You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing work environments, demonstrating a fearless approach to asking questions and solving problems creatively. Additionally, you are adaptable and willing to travel for project deployments and monitoring.

What's next
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! If you have additional questions, you can send me, Elif Kocoglu, a Whats App message on +31615472665.