Lead the delivery of IT/OT automation programs, manage scope and budget, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and oversee stakeholders.
Job Description Summary:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of IT/OT automation programs, including MES, SCADA, PLC, DCS, data historians, and integration with enterprise systems.
- Define automation strategy and architecture aligned with CPS standards and Industry 4.0 roadmap with clear alignment to global architecture.
- Manage program scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
- Own automation CAPEX and OPEX planning, forecasting, and cost control.
- Manage system integrators, OEMs, IT partners, and internal engineering teams.
- Ensure automation solutions meet GMP, food safety, cybersecurity, and data integrity requirements.
- Lead automation testing, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness.
- Ensure safe execution during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Provide clear executive‑level reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Controls, Computer, or related Engineering discipline.
- 12+ years’ experience in industrial automation, IT/OT systems, or digital manufacturing.
- Proven experience leading large, global automation or digital transformation programs.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including senior leaders and external vendors.
- Demonstrated ownership of automation CAPEX/OPEX and delivery performance.
- Hands‑on experience with validation, GMP, and food safety requirements in manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of OT cybersecurity and IT/OT convergence best practices.
- Fluent in English; Japanese proficiency preferred.
Success Measures
- Automation program delivered safely, on time, and within approved CAPEX/OPEX.
- Stable, validated, and secure automation systems handed over to operations.
- Compliance with GMP, food safety, and CPS standards.
- Improved site performance through digitalization and Industry 4.0 capabilities.
Skills:
Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall ModelLocation(s):
JapanCity/Cities:
ShigaTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
NoJob Posting End Date:
July 31, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
The Coca-Cola Company Singapore, Singapore, SGP Office
1 Tuas Bay Drive, Singapore, Singapore
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