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Hybrid

Senior Manager, Operational Technology

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Description

Saputo Dairy UK is seeking a Senior Manager, Operational Technology to lead and manage the OT function across five UK production sites. This role involves ensuring the security, resilience, and dependability of operational technologies, optimizing manufacturing processes, and overseeing a team focused on infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, managing OT assets, implementing cybersecurity measures, developing OT strategy, leading projects, managing budgets, and overseeing data utilization and incident response.

What We're Looking For

Conduct regular performance reviews, set objectives, and provide feedback to team members.,Manage and maintain all OT infrastructure (PCs, servers, HMIs, network devices) across sites.,Manage and maintain industrial control applications (operational efficiency, quality, labelling, reporting).,Ensure safety, reliability, and availability of all OT assets, including deploying anti-virus and software patches in compliance with security standards (NIST, IEC 62443, GDPR).,Implement and maintain robust cyber security measures to protect OT systems.,Develop and execute the OT strategy, overseeing deployment and integration of OT systems and technologies.,Support continuous improvement of manufacturing operations through effective use of OT solutions.,Lead and manage major OT projects from conception to completion.,Prepare and manage OT OPEX and CAPEX budgets.,Oversee the collection, analysis, and utilization of data across all OT systems.,Develop and implement response plans for highly complex OT-related incidents and lead crisis drills.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrated experience in an OT leadership role within a production/manufacturing environment, with proven ability to leverage technology for business process improvement.,Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) environments, equipment, connectivity, and communication across networks.,Structured problem-solver with a focus on root cause analysis.,Ability to build and develop communities to engage and embed standards, policies, and processes.,Good understanding of cyber security best practices and their application within an OT/ICS environment to reduce risk.,Excellent communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.,Commercially minded with supplier management experience.

Hard Skills

Operational Technology (OT) leadership
Industrial Control Systems (ICS) management
Network device management
Cybersecurity (NIST
IEC 62443
GDPR
anti-virus
software patching)
Budget management (OPEX
CAPEX)
Data collection and analysis
Project management
Supplier management
Infrastructure management
Application management

Soft Skills

Leadership
Team management
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Communication
Influence
Commercial acumen
Community building
Driving improvement
Crisis management

Work Hours

Some out-of-hours (OOH) support may be required due to 24/7 production business; minimum 4 days in office (Hybrid model)

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Opportunities for progression (UK and overseas)
Enhanced employer pension contributions (Scottish Widows)
Health cash plan
Access to Thrive 24 hours a day (wellbeing app)
Long service recognition
Life assurance
Discounted branded products
Free on-site parking
Subsidised staff restaurant
25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
My Staff Shop (discounts from retailers & service providers)

Special Commitments

Must be willing to travel (implied for five UK sites), requires some out-of-hours support

About the Company

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Saputo Inc.

Saputo Inc. is a leading global dairy processor based in Montreal, Canada, known for producing and distributing a wide array of high-quality products including cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients. Founded in 1954, it has grown into one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, with significant operations across Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Family-oriented
Ambitious
Community-focused
Growth-driven
Integrity-driven
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