OT and Automation Manager

Missouri Ag Connection; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave & fertility coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a leader for Operational Technology and Automation to manage a defined North America subregion, ensuring site infrastructure and control systems align with industry best practices and Bunge standards. This role enables scalable Industry 4.0 capabilities and edge-to-cloud connectivity.

You will develop 5-year OT roadmaps, plan capital projects over $1M, coordinate with system integrators, maintain and improve PLC/DCS/SCADA, and drive safety, reliability, and cost improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years supporting operating assets in EIA environments on an owner’s team.
• Experience planning, coordinating and executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• 5+ years collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines in projects or operations.
• Experience in industrial environments such as agriculture, food and beverage, or chemical processing.
• Strong project management for TIC >$1M involving ICE systems.
• Knowledge of OT networking and industrial computing preferred.
• Understanding of hazardous location classifications and QA/QC practices (IRS, FAT).
• Commissioning/startup quality processes; leadership with stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT and Automation for a defined subregion to align with Bunge standards.
• Plan, design, and execute OT scope for capital projects (> $5M) and coordinate with system integrators.
• Maintain and improve PLC, DCS, SCADA systems and enforce governance and Industry 4.0 strategies.
• Provide technical support and drive site improvements in safety, reliability, and cost performance.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and reporting; manage vendors to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

OT & Automation experience

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

City : St. Louis, State : Missouri (US-MO), Country : United States (US), Requisition Number : 46449

A Day in the Life:

The purpose of this role is to lead Operational Technology (OT) and Automation for a defined subregion within Bunge North America, ensuring that site infrastructure and system architectures align with industry best practices and Bunge standards, comply with corporate cybersecurity policies, and enable scalable Industry 4.0 capabilities, including edge-to-cloud connectivity and advanced digital use cases.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop site relationships and lead 5-year OT & Automation roadmaps to ensure control system lifecycle health, modernization, and alignment with Bunge North America standards.
• Plan, design, and execute OT & Automation scope for capital projects; partner with corporate PMs on projects >$5M and work directly with system integrators where site resources are limited.
• Maintain and improve industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), while establishing and enforcing standards, governance, and Industry 4.0 strategies.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, and drive site improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance through automation solutions.
• Oversee specifications, schedules, budgets, and reporting; manage system integrators and vendors to ensure compliance with Bunge requirements and consistent delivery quality.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting operating assets in EIA (Electrical, Instrumentation, and Automation) environments as part of an owner’s team.
• Proven experience planning, coordinating, and executing pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, and system handover activities.
• At least 5 years of experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines in a project or operational environment.
• Experience in industrial operating environments such as oilseeds processing, grain handling, milling, chemical processing, agriculture, biofuels, food and beverage, pulp and paper, packaging, power generation, or industrial automation.
• Strong project management experience leading capital projects with Total Installed Costs (TIC) exceeding $1 million, particularly those involving Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical (ICE) systems.
• Knowledge of industrial computing and Operational Technology (OT) networking systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of hazardous location classification and rating assessments.
• Familiarity with project quality assurance and quality control practices, including:
  • Inspection Requirement Specifications (IRS)
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Commissioning and startup quality processes.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Grain handling experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Benefits Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
• Family Support Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Tuition Reimbursement after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.
• Time Off Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  • 0 9 years: 25 days
  • 10 19 years: 30 days
  • 20+ years: 35 days

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of 34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
We Are One Team Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The Way Agile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What’s Right Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge