Digital Manufacturing OT Leader

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Clinton (OK)

On-site

USD 96,800 - 121,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company, with Hill’s Pet Nutrition at its Clinton, Oklahoma site, seeks an Operational Technology Leader to bridge industrial automation and data-driven performance. You will guide the convergence of plant floor systems with secure network infrastructure, leading high-impact projects to deliver premium pet nutrition while meeting global standards.

The role focuses on cross-functional collaboration with global Manufacturing Systems, Automation, and IT teams, enforcing standards,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
3+ years of experience in plant floor systems, integration, and automation controls within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware (Archestra, MES, InTouch), and Microsoft SQL Server

Responsibilities

Strategic OT Management: Lead and execute manufacturing system projects across areas of plant floor systems, PLC control, devices and instrumentation, and networking; enforce standards for global consistency.
Automation & Controls Execution: Use PLC/Archestra programming, HMI screen development, and data acquisition/analytics to integrate and improve automation and manufacturing system projects.
Infrastructure & Security: Manage the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of OT network infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity integrity and reliable performance of plant floor control systems.
Partnership: Establish strong relationships with plant leadership, engineering, and global Manufacturing System, Automation, and IT teams; participate in local plant meetings to provide updates on project performance.
Continuous Improvement: Analyze system performance to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and cost savings using FP&R tools