Manufacturing Systems Manager – Automation, OT & Digitalisation
Leuna, Germany | Full-time | On-site | Fluent German & English
We’re hiring a Manufacturing Systems Manager to lead the digital transformation, optimisation, and long-term investment strategy of a major production site. This is not a maintenance role – it’s a chance to shape the future of manufacturing systems at scale.
You’ll be responsible for aligning OT systems, automation platforms, and control systems with business goals across a high-complexity, safety-critical manufacturing environment. Think strategic tech planning, MES and DCS integration, cybersecurity, and driving innovation that actually gets implemented.
What you’ll be doing:
* Define and execute a long-term roadmap for automation, digitalisation (Industry 4.0), and future-proof tech
* Oversee large-scale control system planning and software project management (ABB 800xA, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens, etc.)
* Lead a high-performing team through change, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Own CAPEX strategies for systems and infrastructure
* Collaborate across engineering, production, and senior leadership
* Shape security, sustainability, and compliance strategies at a systems level
What you’ll bring:
* Engineering background (electrical, automation, or computer science)
* Several years of experience in OT/automation in a chemical, process, or similar industrial setting
* Proven work with DCS/PLC systems (ABB, Siemens, Emerson) and MES integration
* Strong grasp of programming standards (IEC 61131-3, CFC)
* Strategic thinker with operational discipline and leadership capability
* Fluent in German and English
This role sits at the crossroads of technology, leadership, and long-term infrastructure investment. If you’re ready to move beyond reactive support and into strategic influence – this is the opportunity.
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