OPCO Automation Manager

## OPCO Automation Manager Apply:
Hybrid:
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
JR101344

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments:
Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under  DOV.  

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* Position Summary:

** The OPCO Automation Manager is a strategic manufacturing leader responsible for accelerating enterprise-wide automation and advanced manufacturing technologies across the entire operating company. This role develops and executes the automation roadmap, identifies and prioritizes high-value investment opportunities, and partners with business leaders to improve safety, quality, productivity, and customer responsiveness.

The Automation Manager serves as the organization's automation subject matter expert, driving the adoption of industry-leading technologies, scalable manufacturing standards, and best practices that enhance competitiveness and support long-term growth. Success in this role is measured through measurable business outcomes including labor productivity improvements, capacity expansion, OEE gains, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and successful deployment of strategic automation initiatives.

OPCO Automation Manager will report directly to the Director, Advanced Manufacturing Automation, responsible for developing the manufactory roadmap for process automation across all of the OPCO’s companies and sites. Responsible for oversight of manufacturing engineering projects including; programming modifications of machinery and equipment, specification and procurement of new equipment/technology and tooling, equipment installation and start-up, and supervision of team members. On time execution of Automation technology integration into manufacturing.

The OPCO Automation Manager will serve as a catalyst for manufacturing transformation, enabling sustainable growth through automation and process innovation. This role directly influences operational performance, capital effectiveness, workforce productivity, and the long-term competitiveness of the organization.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Develop and maintain a multi-year automation manufacturing strategy aligned with business growth objectives.
* Identify, prioritize, and champion automation investments with clear ROI and operational impact.
* Act as the executive advisor to site leadership teams on manufacturing technology and automation opportunities.
* Build business cases and capital investment proposals for automation initiatives.
* Drive measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, working capital, and manufacturing cost structure.
* Establish automation standards, governance models, and technology roadmaps across all operating companies.
* Lead automation community withing Dover to accelerate knowledge sharing and adoption of best practices.
* Mentor and develop automation engineers and manufacturing teams.
* Build organizational capability in automation, controls, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
* Provide leadership across OPCO management and sites with strong…