Operational Technology (OT) Consultant

Henkel; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellbeing programs

Global growth opportunities

Employee share plan

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an Operational Technology Consultant to safeguard and enhance OT ecosystems across its global manufacturing network. You will act as the primary liaison among plant operations, engineering, digital manufacturing experts, vendors, and IT stakeholders.

You will drive automation platforms (SCADA/PLC/HMI/DCS/MES/IIoT), lead root-cause analysis, and push continuous improvement while aligning business needs with technology solutions. Hybrid work in Makati is offered.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years in Operational Technology or Industrial Automation
• Experience supporting manufacturing plants or industrial environments is preferred
• Strong knowledge of OT systems and governance

Responsibilities

• Serve as OT expert and liaison for plant operations, engineering, vendors, and IT
• Manage OT environments for reliability, stability, and performance
• Drive Industry 4.0, smart factory initiatives and continuous improvement
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of OT incidents
• Collaborate on system upgrades, lifecycle management, and governance
• Documentation of OT standards and secure manufacturing operations
• Promote best practices in industrial automation across Henkel’s network

Skills

OT expert

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/IT/CS

Tools

SCADA

PLC

HMI

DCS

MES

Industrial IoT

Job description

At Henkel, we are driving the digital transformation of manufacturing through innovative technologies, smart factory solutions, and operational excellence. As an Operational Technology (OT) Consultant, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of the technologies that power our global manufacturing network. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between plant operations, engineering teams, digital manufacturing experts, technology vendors, and global IT stakeholders. You will support and enhance OT environments that enable safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production while ensuring alignment between business needs and technology solutions.

What you´ll do

• Serve as the primary Operational Technology (OT) expert and trusted advisor for manufacturing sites, partnering with plant operations, engineering teams, digital manufacturing specialists, vendors, and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless production support
• Manage and optimize OT environments that support critical manufacturing processes, including SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, MES, and Industrial IoT technologies, ensuring system reliability, stability, and performance
• Drive digital manufacturing, smart factory, and Industry 4.0 initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous improvement across global manufacturing operations
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex OT-related incidents while implementing preventive measures to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system enhancements, upgrades, lifecycle management, and technology projects to ensure OT solutions align with business and operational requirements
• Establish and maintain OT standards, governance processes, and technical documentation to support secure, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations globally
• Champion best practices in industrial automation and manufacturing technology, fostering innovation and operational excellence across Henkel’s manufacturing network

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, or similar disciplines; Proven experience supporting manufacturing plants, production facilities, or industrial environments is highly preferred
• Strong expertise in industrial systems and technologies, including SCADA, PLC, HMI, DCS, MES, and Industrial IoT platforms; Demonstrated ability to ensure the availability, stability, and performance of OT systems supporting critical production operations
• Experience acting as a trusted advisor and key liaison between plant operations, engineering, digital manufacturing, vendors, and IT teams; Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams
• Proven track record in troubleshooting complex OT issues, conducting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience supporting digital manufacturing, smart factory, Industry 4.0 programs, system lifecycle management, and governance best practices is an advantage
• Amenable to work on a mid-shift schedule (1:00 PM to 10:00 PM), report on a hybrid work set-up in Ayala Avenue, Makati

Some perks of joining Henkel

• A thriving career with the Top 15 Best Workplaces in the Philippines by Great Place to Work and the Top GBS Employer in the Philippines by the Everest Group for 4 consecutive years!
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Provident Fund
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us!

We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.