Associate Director of Automation

We are looking for an Associate Director of Automation to join our Engineering Team in Westport. This position reports to the Director, Plant Engineering. This is an exciting time to join our team as we grow and bring new products and technologies to the site. The Associate Director, Automation will be responsible for leading Automation and Operational Technology (OT) systems, ensuring compliance and performance. You will drive key initiatives like electronic Batch Record (eBR) rollout and capital upgrade projects.Roles and

ResponsibilitiesManage and mentor the Automation/OT team, maintaining strategies aligning with site goals.Provide coaching, set performance objectives, and foster team development.Manage a team of 6–8 engineers and coordinate resource planning and growth initiatives.Enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and compliance through systems and processes.Develop software modules and automation solutions for batch manufacturing.Manage system integration, validation, cybersecurity, and support services.Implement emerging technologies and maintain regulatory standards.Design training for end-users and manage vendor relations.Oversee priorities for SCADA, PLC, DCS engineering, and production support.Handle change controls, complex system issues, and long-term maintenance.Drive process optimizations and lead audits in the Automation/OT domain.Responsibility for site Automation/OT compliance and performance.Present technical data for stakeholder decision-making and resolve complex issues promptly.Maintain validated systems and uphold documentation integrity and audit readinessLead cross-functional strategies, operational efficiencies, and digital transformation efforts.Influence decisions on cost, compliance, quality, and productivity.