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Job Description

The Assistant Manager – Projects & Automation & Control- South Asia will be responsible for supporting and executing capital projects, automation initiatives, machine integration, and engineering improvement projects across the manufacturing facility.

The role will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Quality, IT/OT, Procurement, Finance and external vendors across India locations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within approved budget and in accordance with company engineering and quality standards.

The position will have a strong focus on project execution, automation, controls, machine integration, commissioning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

Support end-to-end execution of capital and engineering projects from concept through commissioning and project closure. Execute brownfield projects including machine upgrades, capacity expansion, automation, utilities and process improvements. Support greenfield projects related to plant infrastructure, production areas, warehouses and material handling systems. Prepare project execution plans, schedules, action trackers and project https://jobeax.com/link/BoP0teWP76BC6OzZ daily project activities with internal stakeholders, contractors, OEMs and https://jobeax.com/link/WwfeHa09kOUqL7Of project progress against approved scope, schedule, cost and quality https://jobeax.com/link/WB6uhBnLwQKtSw5p project risks, delays and technical issues and ensure timely corrective actions. Support project commissioning, production trials, performance validation and handover to Operations/Maintenance.

Automation & Control

Lead/support automation and machine-control projects involving PLC, HMI, SCADA, drives, sensors and industrial communication systems. Develop and review I/O lists, control philosophies, sequence logic and control architecture. Coordinate with OEMs and system integrators for PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development and machine https://jobeax.com/link/CKaLOolhhtZEGj5V PLC programming, troubleshooting, modification and https://jobeax.com/link/qWKqVHpl6VXKOTWo with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs and drive https://jobeax.com/link/mNmXf6ayZfQ2z5C2 integration of new machines with existing production lines and plant control https://jobeax.com/link/ZDbfWiT8AcwdhnKg PLC logic, interlocks, permissives, alarms and sequence control developed by OEMs. Coordinate PLC-to-PLC communication and signal exchange between machines and plant systems. Support industrial communication networks such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP and other applicable protocols. Develop and maintain automation standards for machines and https://jobeax.com/link/U51vUjkCi6XdlgRH automation, PLC, VFD, HMI, communication and instrumentation issues during commissioning and production.

Machine Integration

Lead/support integration of new equipment into existing manufacturing https://jobeax.com/link/fjy1eqP57f4uaDF4 machine interface requirements, I/O requirements and communication https://jobeax.com/link/gdz8cXrTK2OT9GcA with OEMs for electrical, instrumentation, PLC and communication https://jobeax.com/link/xe6SacLsl73vyr1p proper integration of safety circuits, interlocks, emergency stops and machine https://jobeax.com/link/45OZm8eEnwcqqW2t FAT, SAT and commissioning activities with OEMs and system https://jobeax.com/link/pqJzB8tMIKLcXL2Y successful machine handover to Maintenance and Operations teams.

CAPEX,Project Documentation & Procurement

Support preparation of project proposals, feasibility studies, CAPEX estimates, RFP/RFQ documents and technical https://jobeax.com/link/uNkkqeWinL708uZu preparation of AFE/business cases, project budgets and https://jobeax.com/link/2yvmhoAdIOG2OeZJ technical & commercial comparison and evaluation of vendor https://jobeax.com/link/ETdohWaggC5Zu1QF Procurement in vendor selection, negotiation and purchase order https://jobeax.com/link/eGlW5UCvR9kXDh7M project expenditure against approved https://jobeax.com/link/3fmhI9gzqAKPfzlE reconciliation of actual project cost against approved https://jobeax.com/link/Peg5kHgjoxMhCeva project documentation including drawings, specifications, manuals, FAT/SAT reports, commissioning records and as-built documentation.

Engineering Design & Layout

Support development and review of machine, equipment and plant layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent https://jobeax.com/link/SZ9N6zht8ZLt4u1N layouts consider productivity, material flow, ergonomics, safety, maintainability and future https://jobeax.com/link/OFNAsbSpUH5x13Id development of electrical/control system architecture for automation projects. Review electrical schematics, panel designs, instrumentation and control drawings.

EHS & Compliance

Ensure all project activities are executed in accordance with company EHS https://jobeax.com/link/s2eX5gUjhlgVABBx in preparation and implementation of: HIRA ,FMEA ,MOC,PSSR, Risk assessments,Pre-commissioning and commissioning safety checks , Ensure contractor safety compliance at project sites. Support statutory and regulatory compliance requirements associated with engineering projects. Ensure machine safety requirements are incorporated into project design and https://jobeax.com/link/nuNsIjHs8b2ugl49 all audit and plant preparation for documentation and aesthetic & 5S point of view.

Cybersecurity & OT

Coordinate with IT/OT and regional cybersecurity teams for implementation of corporate cybersecurity https://jobeax.com/link/cnBtQRCcTdnRCwIS new PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Windos, Software systems and connected equipment comply with applicable cybersecurity standards. Support secure network architecture, user access control, backup and software management for automation systems. Maintain appropriate backups of PLC programs, HMI applications and automation documentation.

Vendor & Contractor Management

Identify and evaluate suitable OEMs, automation vendors, contractors and system integrators. Review vendor technical proposals and ensure compliance with project https://jobeax.com/link/nHLhM9EQ38NTyhvh vendor activities during installation, testing and https://jobeax.com/link/RUnL8bvNXUDugBly vendor performance on safety, quality, schedule and technical https://jobeax.com/link/YYPxQytgginUFwN4 strong working relationships with key technology and equipment suppliers.

Vendor Management, Procurement & Budget Control

Coordinate with Procurement and Finance teams for the complete procurement cycle for project-related equipment, services and materials. Raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs) in Oracle ERP/ERP system as per approved project scope, specifications and budget. Prepare technical specifications, scope of work, RFP/RFQ documents and commercial requirements for https://jobeax.com/link/4qgnyYgqoJNNRWI4 and evaluate vendor quotations based on technical capability, quality, delivery, service and commercial competitiveness.
Prepare technical/commercial comparison statements and support vendor selection in accordance with company procurement procedures. Coordinate with Procurement for Purchase Order (PO) creation, placement and amendments, wherever required. Follow up with vendors and Procurement to ensure timely delivery of equipment, materials and services. Coordinate with site teams and vendors for material receipt, inspection and GRN (Goods Receipt Note) https://jobeax.com/link/2lfOvDKuQHcEtw4j timely submission and verification of vendor invoices against PO, GRN and agreed commercial terms. Coordinate with Finance, Procurement and vendors for invoice processing, discrepancy resolution and payment https://jobeax.com/link/sS3yby6GHtA6PYdF outstanding invoices and payments and ensure timely closure of vendor payment issues. Maintain an up-to-date tracker for PR, PO, delivery, GRN, invoice and payment status. Ensure procurement activities comply with approved project scope, company procurement policies and authorization https://jobeax.com/link/4wftmndX9zRF4HSx project expenditure against approved CAPEX/AFE budget throughout the project https://jobeax.com/link/rCUnBh5Gump2QeMq project-wise budget trackers covering approved budget, committed cost, actual expenditure, forecast cost and balance available. Identify potential cost overruns at an early stage and escalate deviations to the Project Manager/Engineering https://jobeax.com/link/0yoVUYkehY3sRLbT project expenditure and ensure that commitments are made only
against approved scope and budget. Support cost-saving initiatives, value engineering and vendor negotiations without compromising safety, quality or project https://jobeax.com/link/RYe737vhDeRoIfeN project costs with Finance and Procurement and ensure accurate closure of project https://jobeax.com/link/YslOA42HTIKye15P monthly project cost reports highlighting Budget vs. Actual vs. Commitment vs. https://jobeax.com/link/6E6F6re8FUdkMFBM timely closure of open PRs, POs, GRNs, invoices and vendor payments at project https://jobeax.com/link/W3M9qWE7Zb9sLl8o complete procurement and commercial documentation for project audit and closure.
Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
Support Maintenance and Engineering teams in improving equipment reliability, productivity and https://jobeax.com/link/f0unrwWkcIxmxHOA automation opportunities to reduce manual intervention, defects, downtime and operating https://jobeax.com/link/IAmoNcmQnlItGXiv controls and automation improvements for existing https://jobeax.com/link/PJVV8Loiyd0Ba2B3 root-cause analysis of recurring machine and automation https://jobeax.com/link/WxtJ33icog8WAyod standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across equipment and production lines.
Project Closure & Knowledge Management
Ensure completion of project punch points and technical documentation. Conduct post-project review and capture lessons https://jobeax.com/link/UNIQqgWxuZeRuQ0h as-built drawings, PLC backups, software, manuals and spare-parts information are handed over to https://jobeax.com/link/8p0DsXpj0f9wtBkb post-commissioning performance https://jobeax.com/link/Y2KYe89AwkbbSVoX project documentation in accordance with company IMS requirements. Ensure closure of all snag list from vendor end as well as commitment from Project team for internal action items listed during PSSR and handover of the projects.
Projects completed safely, on time and within approved CAPEX. Successful commissioning and ramp-up of new equipment. Reliable integration of automation and control https://jobeax.com/link/tQMkIzUPVAdcc4Rr in equipment downtime and manual https://jobeax.com/link/EjIXzIkeLNwqPqe7 machine productivity, OEE and process https://jobeax.com/link/1MWcoMqw9rmti08V with EHS, quality, cybersecurity and engineering https://jobeax.com/link/olS11TgaRGfyaKMK and accurate project https://jobeax.com/link/jG00P7N5AAFfbUwB vendor and contractor performance management.
Key Deliverables

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
9-10 years of relevant experience in Projects, Automation, Controls or Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in capital project execution and machine automation.

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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