Director, Smart Manufacturing

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouses mission to provide clean energy solutions At Westinghouse we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The Smart Manufacturing leader is responsible for leading a team in developing a comprehensive digital and automation transformation strategy and deploying the strategy across the Westinghouse (WEC) Global Manufacturing base. This function will work closely with WEC technology development and digital SME groups the Operational and Program Excellence functions and manufacturing sites to employ technology which will significantly improve safety quality and efficiency. Travel will be required for this position.

Your day to day:

• Develop a digital and automation strategy for manufacturing which enables business objectives
• Translate the strategy to roadmaps
• Develop alignment and commitment among stakeholders through building strategic partnerships and collaboration
• Give direction to current state assessment and gap/risk identification target state development options analysis and alternative evaluation and business case development
• Lead the selection of priorities among the roadmaps and translate to initiatives to be effectively executed with specified owners stakeholders deliverables and timeframes
• Spearhead the identification of needed investment and technology development and work across organizations to ensure plans and resources are in place to realize results
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in sensors and controls engineering automation Industry 4.0 technologies MES and business systems
• Give direction and provide a framework for data collection analysis contextualization and visualization
• Partner across organizations to develop a methodology for manufacturing process monitoring and visual signals which increase the capability to consistently and effectively produce quality products
• Partner across organizations to apply lean tools and techniques to optimize manufacturing processes
• Influence and develop corporate standards and principles for change management in consultation with key stakeholders
• Build a world-class team; recruit develop engage and retain talent
• Create organize and manage multiple projects and ensure proper use of resources along with ensuring objectives are met on-time
• Metrics Accountability Safety & EHS Delivery Quality Cost Cost Out Skills Deployment Employee Engagement Corrective Action Completion

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science information technology or related field
• 5-10 years of experience leading digital and automation programs in a lean manufacturing environment
• Industry 4.0 or similar professional certification preferred. PMI certification is a plus

• Exceptional initiative leadership by influence collaboration and communication skills.
• Working knowledge and preferably expertise in industrial controls (SCADA PLCs) digital technology automation robotics machine learning IIoT Industry 4.0 data analytics MES and business systems Power BI.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ANSI/ISA-95 and ANSI/ISA-88.

• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements and measurable results in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated program management problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.

Why Westinghouse

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industrys first choice for safe clean and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township PA we have over 9000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting .

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability.

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