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Saint-Gobain Automation and Industry 4.0 Manager in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Automation and Industry 4.0 Manager
Position Description
Job Summary
What’s the job?
The incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the CertainTeed Roofing Automation and Industry 4.0 strategy. This new department will develop standards for automation, infrastructure, Information systems and architecture of network to be implemented in CertainTeed Roofing, to leverage technology use to improve, streamline and automate the manufacturing process.
The Automation and Industry 4.0 Manager provides dedicated support to sites within the Roofing Products Group during and after implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives with the purpose to accelerate integration and future advancement improvements to support business results.
The candidate will Manage, mentor, lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, in the Automation & Industry 4.0 department to build knowledge and expertise on PLC’s, motion control, motor drives, communication protocols, industrial network, and digital tools, to support the existing and future CertainTeed Roofing plants (Roofing, Granules and Glass Mat).
Has a strong knowledge of Manufacturing processes along with knowledge of MES, Scada, PLC, Sensors, Mobile Devices and RF technologies.
The Automation and Industry 4.0 department is responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of new technology with the CertainTeed Roofing plants. The department works closely with the CertainTeed Digital Manufacturing team and continuously seeks and utilizes feedback from the Operations team and the Operational Excellence team to create best in class systems for CertainTeed Roofing.
Travel requirements up to 50%
Develop strategy to modernize obsolete motion, controls and automation hardware and software for machines and processes in the CertainTeed Roofing plants.
Establish a robust plc and firmware backup strategy closing the gaps identified in the Industrial Risk Prevention gaps analysis.
Own the deployment of Industrial IT server patches, inventory and updates installed in all the plants and the annual renewal of specialty software needs.
Create automation standards and specifications, such as HMI, PLC Hardware, motion controls and motor drives.
In collaboration with CertainTeed Industry 4.0 Program Manager develop the Industry 4.0 Road map for CertainTeed Roofing Manufacturing.
Developing, planning, executing and or coordinating projects defined in the Industry 4.0 roadmap.
Assess the gaps in culture, knowledge, and utilization by engaging all levels of the business from plant floor to business leadership.
Champions the FaCTory + program implementation in the Certainteed Roofing plants, providing pre-implementation training at the plants, supporting stage-gate review process including the preparation of master data, the change readiness to adopt process initiatives, the “Go Live” events and the post-implementation hyper-care.
Identifies and monitors key measures to ensure project success and prepare management scorecards.
Coordinates troubleshooting system performance issues and proposing system improvements including the process of interfacing with the IT team and managing tickets in ServiceNow.
Supports the discovery, review, and alignment of initiatives to strategic objectives through the prioritization process.
First point of contact for the plants when user issues arise.
Continuous collaboration with all Roofing TIP, Digital Manufacturing and Saint Gobain DnA academy.
Required Qualifications
What do you bring?
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science
5+ years engineering experience in an industrial environment
2+ years experience with project management
2+ years Automation experience
Core:
Experience with robotics, AI and machine learning
Experience with Microsoft Office package, Excel Advanced, Tableau, Power BI.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams.
Soft skills:
Teamwork, mentoring, and coaching skills
Communication skills
Change management skills
People Management and leadership
Strong analytical skills
Strong Leadership and problem-solving skills
Company Summary
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our productsmake the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “ Making the World a Better Home ”.
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Automation and Industry 4.0 Manager
Location: Malvern, Pennsylvania
Posting Date: 04/02/2024
Job Code: USA08396
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