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With category leading brands such as Sensodyne Voltaren and Centrum built on trusted science and human understanding and combined with our passion knowledge and expertise were uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong successful business.

This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. Its an opportunity to be part of something special.

About the role

This role in the NORTH AMERICA (NA) Business Unit Quality Supply Chain reports to the NA Engineering & EHS Lead and exists to provide leadership and technical expertise in automation systems performance across the NA QSC Manufacturing Sites to reduce losses and ensure efficient operation leveraging new technologies and digital platforms to drive the business forward. The role requires a level of expertise and knowledge on technology and developments in the field of instrumentation control technology digital opportunities and Haleon standards so that strategies and activities to identify and optimize optimize automation solutions to enhance productivity and improve manufacturing performance and delivery of business goals. The breath and impact are across all NA manufacturing sites to design implement and improve operational automation working closely with site and central engineering teams.

Analytical thinking and problem solving is required including experience in data analysis trending and understanding of performance metrics. Review site digital and automation plans to understand if the levels of investments preventative and predictive maintenance are optimal and where not identify improvement.

The individual must have the leadership functional and financial acumen to prioritize and simplify initiatives and deploy programs while having a track record of communicating stakeholder management and influencing effectively. Able to communicate complexities in automation engineering and digital in a manner that defines the issue and risk to senior nonengineering audiences as well as communicate in depth to expert teams for peer review and governance.

Role Responsibilities

• Automation Strategy Development. Define and execute the continuous investment plan to ensure the business remains current and innovative in both automation and digital technologies to leverage business benefit and avoid significant obsolescence in both skills and technology:
  • Develop and implement automation strategies to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and assess the feasibility of new technologies.
  • Collaborate with the Tech organization to identify potential equipment obsolescence and recommend remediation activities that align with NA Business Capital plans and business strategy.
  • Ensuring consistent standards in hardware and software are applied and obsolescence risks are addressed/mitigated.
  • Support and staff key projects being executed at site.
• System Design and Integration
  • Design program and integrate automation systems such as PLCs SCADA Robotics and HMIs
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure the seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Own the development and of Computer System Validation Master plan and implementation on new projects.
• Lead the North America Cross Business Unit automation and digital program to manage the reliability maintenance and performance improvement of the automation infrastructure across the NA QSC Manufacturing sites:
  • Gather performance metrics and identify trends and improvement opportunities. Utilize data modelling tools and reporting systems to drive deeper insights improved visibility and effective improvement opportunities.
  • Implement best practices and innovative solutions to optimize production performance.
• Provide subject matter expertise and specialist technical advice:
  • Input to automation engineering and digital solutions in areas such as detailed design review problem solving and recommendations for future equipment investments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Advise and build capability leading coaching and mentoring less experienced automation engineers in the NA manufacturing sites leading the community of practice and identifying future development needs.
• Safety:
  • Intolerant for unsafe situations or implementing changes where the impact of the change relevant to safety or quality has not been considered and understand its impact on people or the environment and the necessary mitigations to reduce risk.
  • Ensure all automation systems comply with Industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Implement safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits (such as Cyber security).
• Supplier & Vendor Management:
  • Work with Vendors to source automation equipment and software
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Why you

Basic Qualifications:

Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.

Demonstrated record of successful project delivery.

Experience in a highly compliant industry such as healthcare pharma or FMCG

Significant related experience in manufacturing operations and engineering teams.

Technical aptitude and industrial experience in application of automation engineering

Ability to analyze data and use problem solving skills to resolve issues and implement change.

Previous experience in a formal management/leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holds registered membership of an Engineering Professional body.
• Capability of designing specifying managing and improving control and automation systems including:
  • Instrumentation
  • PLCs Siemens and Mitsubishi
  • Motion Control
  • Data Acquisition
  • Machine safety
  • Automated Control Networks
  • SCADA / HMIs

This job posting closes on: March 27th 2025

This position is a grade: 6

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one you are eligible for benefits including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

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Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program. This includes a generous 401(k) plan tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave. On day one you are eligible for benefits including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family. We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.