Global OT & Process Control Lead

As Automation & Process Control lead you will own and drive the standardization architecture and lifecycle management of the global process control and OT infrastructure landscape (ISA95 Levels 12) across manufacturing sites.

You will ensure scalable and reliable control and infrastructure solutions while supporting sites to deploy and sustain these standardsimproving reliability reducing complexity and minimizing vendor dependency.

The role is based in Spain Turkey or Slovenia. Be part of an innovative collaborative and impact-driven team where together we can make a difference and drive best-in-class operations across all Taste sites.

Where Youll Make a Difference

Global OT & Process Control Standards

• Define and govern vendor-agnostic global standards and reference architectures/best practices across level 1-2 Industrial Control Systems (PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS)
• Establish and maintain standard URS/FRS frameworks for process control and OT systems to support consistent design vendor engagement and lifecycle management across sites
• Drive harmonization & standardization of Industrial Control Systems across Taste with your expertise and knowledge
• Reduce reliance on proprietary vendor ecosystems and built a knowledge base including:
  • Approved vendors and technologies
  • Standard configurations and architectures
  • Reusable design patterns
• Ensure compliance with industrial standards and laws (e.g. ISA95 ISA99 / IEC 62443 / NIS2)

Global Deployment & Site Enablement

• Act as technical authority for process control and OT infrastructure across all sites
• Identify and prioritize control system and infrastructure modernization opportunities
• Support sites in implementing global standards during
  • Control system upgrades (PLC/DCS migrations)
  • SCADA/historian deployments
  • Infrastructure modernization (networks servers)
• Support commissioning testing (FAT/SAT) and validation of OT systems
• Capture lessons learned from sites and continuously refine global standardsProvide remote support for:
  • Complex control system troubleshooting
  • Control architecture design decisions
  • Stability and reliability issues at L1L2
• Capture lessons learned from sites and continuously refine global standards
• Drive consistent execution across sites through close collaboration with engineering and operations teams

Key Success Metrics

• Adoption rate of global control and OT infrastructure standards
• Reduction in site-vendor dependency
• Improved reliability and uptime of process control systems
• Reduced variability in control architectures across sites
• Lower lifecycle cost and complexity of OT systems

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Degree in Automation Engineering Process Control or related field
• 8 years in batch process industries (biotech food ingredients specialty chemicals pharma)
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • PLC / DCS systems
  • SCADA / HMI platforms
  • Industrial networks and OT infrastructure
• Experience driving/supporting global deployments
• Excellent analytical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive compliance
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols commonly used in process control and OT environments (e.g. PROFINET PROFIBUS Modbus Ethernet/IP OPC).
• Full professional proficiency in English

How Would You Stand Out

Proven track record in any of the below areas:

• Strategic capability -- Designed and deployed global OT standards
• Architecture thinking -- Strong grasp of ISA-95 L1L2 system architecture
• Execution at scale -- Proven multi-site rollout success
• Vendor independence mindset -- Reduced dependency / unified platforms

A balanced profile -- hands-on strategic leadership

Why Choose Us

• Become a part of a global leader driving innovation in Taste
• Work on cutting-edge automation and digitalization projects
• Collaborate with diverse talented teams across multiple disciplines
• Shape our OT team with your expert knowledge and vision
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
• Make a tangible impact on safety quality and operational excellence
• Join a culture that values creativity integrity and collaboration

Interested We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we go through applications on an ongoing basis. We will proceed to interviews with the most potential candidates right away.

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