Company:
Bey
Location: Richmond
Closing Date: 08/11/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Site Security Automation Cluster Lead
Richmond, Virginia
Full Time
Client is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to serve as the local expert in automation, controls, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
This role will lead the automation and digitalization agenda across a cluster of manufacturing sites, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant automation systems while supporting capital projects, technology upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
The ideal candidate combines a strong technical foundation in automation and controls with project management, cybersecurity, IoT/Industry 4.0, stakeholder management, and digital transformation experience.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Digital Transformation
Develop, align, and execute site roadmaps for automation upgrades and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
Lead multifunctional teams to design, implement, and fully utilize new automation and digital solutions.
Develop and execute the Process, Control & Information Systems (PC&IS) and digitalization roadmap.
Drive improvements in Digital Maturity across:
o Computerization
o Connectivity
o Visibility
o Transparency
o Predictive capability
o Adaptability
Participate in regional and global automation and systems development initiatives.
Contribute expertise to the digital community of practice.
Automation Systems & Reliability
Provide day-to-day management of site automation across the assigned cluster.
Maintain a consistently high level of reliability for manufacturing automation and control systems.
Support both existing systems and newly deployed systems associated with capital projects.
Ensure automation systems remain in a safe and supported state.
Develop lifecycle strategies for obsolete hardware and software.
Support integration of new lines and equipment into existing automation infrastructure.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure
Lead cybersecurity technology activities across the plant cluster in accordance with MINT standards.
Ensure sites follow company standards for automation infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Develop and execute roadmaps for automation and CCN infrastructure.
Serve as an escalation point for automation, CCN infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues.
Develop cluster cybersecurity and automation capabilities.
Participate in global/regional security communications and initiatives.
Capital Project Management
Execute project-management responsibilities for capital projects supporting automation and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
Plan and organize cross-functional project teams.
Monitor project progress during development and implementation.
Help ensure projects remain aligned with budget, priorities, and business requirements.
Track project benefits and savings throughout project execution.
Support optimization efforts and incorporate project learnings into future deployments.
Financial & Lifecycle Management
Develop site and cluster automation budgets.
Manage spending related to support, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
Plan migration of obsolete systems to current supported hardware and software.
Coordinate business involvement during technology lifecycle changes, upgrades, and replacements.
Business Continuity
Own the Business Continuity Plan for CCN systems.
Support disaster recovery planning for automation systems.
Ensure alignment between local business continuity plans and enterprise recovery procedures.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Cluster MDS Leads, Plant Champions, Engineering, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a key technical escalation point.
Promote user compliance, process performance, and customer satisfaction.
Escalate exceptions and improvement opportunities to the Regional Automation Lead.
Influence stakeholders through strong communication and presentation skills.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or closely related technical field.
7+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, engineering, manufacturing technology, or digital transformation.
Strong experience with industrial automation and controls.
Experience with automation operating areas and project engineering.
Experience with IoT / Industry 4.0 technologies.
Experience with industrial cybersecurity.
Strong project-management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience leading automation or digital transformation projects.
Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to develop technology roadmaps and execute strategic initiatives.
Strong understanding of manufacturing automation systems and infrastructure.
Preferred / Additional Skills
Manufacturing / CPG / FMCG industry experience.
Experience with CCN-based automation/control systems.
Knowledge of MINT standards.
Digital Manufacturing Transformation experience.
Automation cybersecurity experience.
Capital project experience.
Experience managing automation technology budgets.
Business continuity and disaster recovery experience.
Industrial IoT / Industry 4.0.
Automation lifecycle management.
Technology and equipment integration.
Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites
Richmond, Virginia
Full Time
Client is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to serve as the local expert in automation, controls, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
This role will lead the automation and digitalization agenda across a cluster of manufacturing sites, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant automation systems while supporting capital projects, technology upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
The ideal candidate combines a strong technical foundation in automation and controls with project management, cybersecurity, IoT/Industry 4.0, stakeholder management, and digital transformation experience.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Digital Transformation
Develop, align, and execute site roadmaps for automation upgrades and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
Lead multifunctional teams to design, implement, and fully utilize new automation and digital solutions.
Develop and execute the Process, Control & Information Systems (PC&IS) and digitalization roadmap.
Drive improvements in Digital Maturity across:
o Computerization
o Connectivity
o Visibility
o Transparency
o Predictive capability
o Adaptability
Participate in regional and global automation and systems development initiatives.
Contribute expertise to the digital community of practice.
Automation Systems & Reliability
Provide day-to-day management of site automation across the assigned cluster.
Maintain a consistently high level of reliability for manufacturing automation and control systems.
Support both existing systems and newly deployed systems associated with capital projects.
Ensure automation systems remain in a safe and supported state.
Develop lifecycle strategies for obsolete hardware and software.
Support integration of new lines and equipment into existing automation infrastructure.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure
Lead cybersecurity technology activities across the plant cluster in accordance with MINT standards.
Ensure sites follow company standards for automation infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Develop and execute roadmaps for automation and CCN infrastructure.
Serve as an escalation point for automation, CCN infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues.
Develop cluster cybersecurity and automation capabilities.
Participate in global/regional security communications and initiatives.
Capital Project Management
Execute project-management responsibilities for capital projects supporting automation and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
Plan and organize cross-functional project teams.
Monitor project progress during development and implementation.
Help ensure projects remain aligned with budget, priorities, and business requirements.
Track project benefits and savings throughout project execution.
Support optimization efforts and incorporate project learnings into future deployments.
Financial & Lifecycle Management
Develop site and cluster automation budgets.
Manage spending related to support, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
Plan migration of obsolete systems to current supported hardware and software.
Coordinate business involvement during technology lifecycle changes, upgrades, and replacements.
Business Continuity
Own the Business Continuity Plan for CCN systems.
Support disaster recovery planning for automation systems.
Ensure alignment between local business continuity plans and enterprise recovery procedures.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Cluster MDS Leads, Plant Champions, Engineering, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders.
Serve as a key technical escalation point.
Promote user compliance, process performance, and customer satisfaction.
Escalate exceptions and improvement opportunities to the Regional Automation Lead.
Influence stakeholders through strong communication and presentation skills.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or closely related technical field.
7+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, engineering, manufacturing technology, or digital transformation.
Strong experience with industrial automation and controls.
Experience with automation operating areas and project engineering.
Experience with IoT / Industry 4.0 technologies.
Experience with industrial cybersecurity.
Strong project-management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Experience leading automation or digital transformation projects.
Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to develop technology roadmaps and execute strategic initiatives.
Strong understanding of manufacturing automation systems and infrastructure.
Preferred / Additional Skills
Manufacturing / CPG / FMCG industry experience.
Experience with CCN-based automation/control systems.
Knowledge of MINT standards.
Digital Manufacturing Transformation experience.
Automation cybersecurity experience.
Capital project experience.
Experience managing automation technology budgets.
Business continuity and disaster recovery experience.
Industrial IoT / Industry 4.0.
Automation lifecycle management.
Technology and equipment integration.
Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites
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