Our client is a globally active manufacturer of specialty ingredients serving industries including food, fermentation, nutrition and life sciences. Operating as part of a large international group whilst maintaining significant local autonomy, the business offers the agility and influence of a standalone site alongside the stability and investment capability of a global organisation.

As DCS & OT Team Lead, you will take ownership of the site's process control and operational technology environment, leading a team of DCS specialists whilst acting as the key interface between Automation, Production, Engineering, OT, IT and Cybersecurity. This is a highly visible leadership position where you will drive technical standards, support investment projects and help shape the future automation and OT strategy of the site.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of DCS engineers and automation specialists
Manage and oversee external contractors, vendors and service partners
Act as the primary escalation point for DCS and OT-related activities
Support the development of technical capabilities, standards and best practices across the team
Foster collaboration between Automation, Operations, Engineering, HSE and IT functions

Process Control & Automation

Own the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Yokogawa CENTUM VP DCS platform
Provide strategic direction for plant-wide process control systems
Ensure high system availability, reliability and performance across production operations
Drive standardisation and optimisation of automation systems and architectures
Support the integration of production data and remote I/O systems

OT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Oversee OT infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Active Directory and virtualised platforms
Lead initiatives to strengthen OT cybersecurity and ensure compliance with site standards
Support the implementation of Industry 4.0, IIoT and digitalisation projects
Coordinate OT-related support activities and system upgrades

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Serve as the DCS and OT lead for automation, expansion and capital investment projects
Develop long-term roadmaps for process control and OT infrastructure
Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvement
Contribute to site automation, digitalisation and cybersecurity strategies

Your Profile

Leadership & Experience

Several years of experience within process automation, process control or industrial OT environments
Previous experience leading teams, coordinating specialists or managing technical projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within manufacturing, process industries, chemicals, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related sectors

Technical Background

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related discipline
Strong understanding of DCS platforms, ideally Yokogawa CENTUM VP
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, process control architectures and production systems
Experience with Windows Server environments, virtualisation technologies and OT infrastructure
Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and modern industrial networking

Personal Qualities

Natural leader with a collaborative and coaching mindset
Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with operational priorities
High level of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement focus

What Our Client Offers

Leadership role with significant influence over automation and OT strategy
Opportunity to manage and develop a specialist technical team
Long-term career prospects within a financially strong international organisation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements and partial remote working options
Ongoing training and professional development
Modern manufacturing site with strong investment plans and cutting-edge technology

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