Director, Automation & Process Innovation

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JRThe Marmon Group LLCAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
** What You'll Do:*
* ** Manufacturing Automation Strategy & Execution
*** Facilitate the creation, review, and validation of 3-year automation roadmaps for each Marmon business
* Remove blockers to project selection, justification, and execution, including capital planning, AFE expectations, and ROI methodology support
* Manage KPIs for enterprise-wide automation across 150+ operating companies, ensuring alignment with corporate and group-level objectives
* Maintain and continuously improve the automation project tracker to increase usability, extensibility, and alignment with group budgets, Q  reporting, and productivity targets
* Invent, develop, and support the automation “toolbox,” including but not limited to:  + Assessments  + MAP (Marmon Automation Process)  + Simulation capabilities
** Operations Connectivity (Factory Data) Leadership
*** Engage directly with plants to assess operations and identify data-driven improvement opportunities; guide adoption of digital tools that improve performance
* Create, test, and refine the value proposition connecting factory data/technology investments with enterprise financial outcomes
* Develop and implement a standardized toolbox to accelerate technology adoption and value creation, including frameworks for technology selection, deployment structure, and cross-functional resources
* Translate operational needs into technical requirements for device connectivity, data collection, dashboards, KPIs, and workflow transformation
* Manage engineering resources to deliver factory data capabilities reliably and at scale
* Communicate progress and best practices across the enterprise, enabling consistent rollout and replication
* Lead the rollout of “data-driven culture” coaching across engineering, operations, and management levels
* Lead efforts to transition MIM technology to business-unit-owned platforms; ensure business success and continuity during and after technology transfer
* Manage Marmon’s India-based MIM team, to include:  + Providing day-to-day workload oversight  + Identifying and addressing technical and interpersonal skill gaps  + Ensuring team accountability, quality of delivery, and customer alignment
* Develop and deliver a transition plan for moving team resources into business units to support their IoT platforms; work with GIC to structure cross-functional and fractional support models
* Establish a management and maintenance plan for legacy MIM endpoints to ensure stability during the transition period
** Cross-Business Coaching, Working Groups & Capability Building
*** Own and maintain “Ministry of Automation” group to generate Marmon-level insights, identify and spread best practices
* Facilitate working groups (welding, machining, sheet metal, injection molding, etc.) by connecting sites, sharing best practices, and driving hands-on problem solving
* Build programs supporting “factory fundamentals” such as maintenance, SOPs, planned scheduling, spare parts management, and OEE visibility
* Develop PM playbooks, training material, and frameworks for project gates, risk reviews, and standard work
** Talent Development
*** Host and mentor interns; successfully place talent into full-time roles across the organization
* Lead and develop a team of engineers, providing ongoing coaching and skill development aligned with business needs#LI-Hybrid
** What You'll Bring to the Role:
**** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably mechanical, industrial, or automation), operations management, or related field
* 12+ years of experience in process engineering,…