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Sr Dir Automation Engineering & Operational Tech

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Company: Chobani

Summary The Senior Director of Automation Engineering & Operational Technology (OT) is accountable for executing and delivering automation and OT solutions that support Chobani's manufacturing capability. This role leads centralized teams responsible for capital project automation engineering, OT software and data and OT network architecture, with a strong focus on project delivery, technical rigor, and operations support. This leader works closely with Engineering, Operations, and IT to ensure automation and OT systems are designed correctly, implemented properly and performant across Chobani's manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• Capital Projects Automation Engineering: Own automation execution for all major manufacturing capital projects from early design through FAT, startup and commissioning.
• OT Software & Data: Deliver OT software platforms including MES, batch execution, historians, and industrial data systems
• OT Network Architecture (Partnership with IT): Define OT network architecture, hardware standards and design requirements for manufacturing facilities.
• Standards, Governance & Consistency: Make pragmatic decisions when standards must flex to meet business needs or timelines
• Operational Readiness & Reliability: Ensure automation and OT systems are delivered and supported in a manner that optimizes for safety, quality and uptime.

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Computer, or related) or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of experience delivering industrial automation and OT solutions in manufacturing Proven experience executing large, complex capital projects Deep practical knowledge of PLC, SCADA, batch, MES, and industrial networks Strong experience working directly with system integrators and OEMs Ability to partner effectively with IT on network and cybersecurity requirements Comfortable operating in fast-paced, execution-driven manufacturing environments Preferred Food & Beverage or CPG manufacturing experience Greenfield plant startup experience Hands-on application of ISA-88 / ISA-95 in production environments