PRODUCTIVITY AND OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Asahi Europe & International (AEI) is part of Asahi Group Holdings (AGH), a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

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Role Overview:

This role provides key Control and Automation Engineering services aligned with ISC (breweries and supply chain) needs, focusing on automation strategy, project execution, OT cybersecurity, and IT/OT integration. Responsibilities include driving productivity, enhancing automation, standardizing practices, and implementing best practices in automation, asset care, and risk management.

The role also supports the AEI strategy and ensures policies are effectively applied across ISC. It covers all manufacturing hardware and software related to SCADA, industrial networks, cybersecurity, and real-time data systems, supporting manufacturing efficiency and data integration.

Responsibilities:

• Develop medium- to long-term (3-10 years) roadmaps for process automation, operating technology, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity, including CapEx for system replacements and business case development.
• Integrate OT roadmap with brewing, packaging, utilities, and warehouse automation initiatives according to CapEx and productivity plans.
• Innovate solutions to reduce workload in production and warehouses, contributing to productivity increases.
• Lead the community of automation engineers within ISC, fostering strong collaboration with manufacturing and supply chain systems managers.
• Manage projects and provide robust support for automation implementations in breweries and ISC, covering both field and system aspects.
• Implement Historian systems across all breweries and ensure compatibility with process monitoring systems.
• Drive the execution of major projects and initiatives, such as NIS 2.
• Oversee assets management, establish change management processes, coordinate incident management, and promote shared learning and value engineering for CapEx, operational costs, and continuous improvement.
• Support AEI initiatives and contribute to standards development and implementation at the AEI level.
• Lead risk mitigation planning, balancing operational risks with running costs.
• Assess automation engineers’ competencies, providing solutions for skill enhancement through training or recruitment.
• Ensure data and control network security, safety, and reliability, managing licenses and external service providers to prevent employee safety risks, regulatory breaches, confidentiality losses, production disruptions, and economic impacts.
• Ensure compliance of new or upgraded equipment with existing regulations, internal standards, and compatibility with manufacturing monitoring systems.
• Ensure adherence to applicable legislation, EU directives, and AEI/AGH standards.

Requirements (must have):

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Automation and Control (C&A) or IT-related field.
• Education and experience in OT networking and cybersecurity.
• Over 3 years of experience working with automation processes in the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a matrix organization.
• Experience managing investment projects.
• Skilled in preparing feasibility studies and developing business cases for investment projects.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• In-depth understanding of control systems and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage, persuade, and influence stakeholders, and to present complex information concisely.
• Proficient in building strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Effective organizational and planning abilities; self-motivated and proactive.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage changing situations, tasks, people, and priorities.
• Proficiency in English.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.