About the role
Project Management
- Lead end-to-end implementation of automation, digitalization, and electronic/paperless manufacturing projects.
- Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external vendors.
- Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely project delivery.
- Develop project documentation, status reports, and management presentations.
Smart Factory & Digital Transformation
- Identify opportunities for processing automation and digital transformation within manufacturing operations.
- Drive smart factory initiatives to improve operational efficiency, labor productivity, and production visibility.
- Support implementation and optimization of MES, electronic work instructions, digital dashboards, and data collection systems.
- Establish and maintain operational KPIs and data analytics solutions.
Technical Support & System Management
- Act as key technical support for:
- AWS (Automated Warehouse System)
- AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) System
- Andon Management System
- Manufacturing Digital Platforms
- IoT and Industrial Automation Applications
- Coordinate troubleshooting with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Ensure system reliability, availability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop preventive maintenance and support processes for operation-related digital systems.
Process Improvement
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives through digital technologies.
- Drive process standardization and automation to reduce waste and increase operational performance.
- Support implementation of operational excellence programs.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary project interface between Operations, IT, Engineering, and external partners.
- Manage vendor relationships and evaluate technical solutions.
- Conduct user training and change management activities.
- Promote digital culture and technology adoption across the organization.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure project execution complies with company policies, quality standards, EHS requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Maintain complete project and technical documentation.
- Support audits related to manufacturing systems and digital applications.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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