Senior Manager - Automation & Engineering - Foods/Dairy Industry

Hiring for a Sr. Manager Automation & Engineering for one of the Largest Foods & Beverages Conglomerates in the Middle East to be based in Saudi Arabia.

Company Profile :

Our client is one of the largest business houses of the Middle East, which manufactures and markets a well-integrated range of consumer products including- FMCG, Foods & Beverages,etc. Operating across the gulf region. The Company has transformed into a dynamic group of international companies with operations and manufacturing facilities in UAE, Pakistan, Malaysia, Tunisia, South Africa, Turkey, Indonesia, China and Australia.

Key Result Areas

- To maintain and maximize operational availability of the process and filling/packing automated systems by providing adequate skills, material and management;

- To meet management performance parameters by ensuring adherence to defined product specifications, quality, safety and engineering standards.

Role

- To plan and execute planned preventive maintenance of Automation Equipment by meeting demand of the site.

- To plan and execute instrument calibration as per master plan.

- To maintain the integrity of the process software and regular archiving to backup.

- To assist the project team in all Automation related issues by liaising with external resource as required.

- To ensure compliance to Quality procedures by meeting site target for continuous improvement.

- To ensure adequate skills to meet site present and future needs by identifying and planning staff development.

- To ensure full implementation of safety systems and safe practices of work by upgrading safety awareness and practices with in the team.

- To participate in procurement process by creating RFI, Supplier Assessment, Quote comparison, PR creation, Planning, Issuing GRN and closing.

- To adhere to finance procedures by controlling the Automation spares and expenditure. Monitors and controls assigned work scope against the project plan, ensures effective change control and identifies risks / opportunities.

Experience:

- Minimum 7-8 years- experience in a similar role in a multi-product dairy/food environment;

- Detailed knowledge of process and packing control systems;

- Detailed knowledge of implementing and maintain advanced automation systems and controls;

- Good knowledge in Siemens S7 and Wonderware PLC systems;

- Good understanding of visual basic/SQL and knowledge in design/operating and maintaining PLC/SCADA systems.

Technical Knowledge

- Engineering - Electrical- Mechanical - Process control; Equipment type selection;

- Quality systems; Health and safety;

- Man management;

- Coaching and mentoring skills;

- Interpret electrical /mechanical drawings;

- Interview technique

Skills

- Strong analytical ability

- Excellent problem solving ability

Behavioral Skills Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good Negotiation skills

Co-ordination and expediting skills

High result orientation - getting things done on time and as per agreed upon norms.

Educational Qualification

- Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or related discipline.

- Supplementary qualification in instrumentation /electronics.

Growth Potential Candidates, who demonstrate through performance the required capabilities, will have an opportunity to grow rapidly with the business and manage larger responsibilities within their vertical.

Salary : CTC will Range around 40 Lacs as Tax free salary. Annual Take home to be around 30lacs with additional benefits like Car Allowance, Housing Allowance, Generous Leave, Medical Cover, Children's Education Allowance, Discretionary Bonus etc.

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Lalit Sharma
Options India Group,
New Delhi