OT and Automation Manager

Missouri Ag Connection; Chesterfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Family support

Tuition reimbursement

Generous time off

Job summary

Bunge is seeking an experienced OT & Automation leader to drive regional site infrastructure aligned with industry best practices and Bunge standards. You will guide roadmaps, manage capital projects, and ensure cybersecurity compliance across North America.

You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, oversee system handover, QA processes (IRS/FAT), and advance Industry 4.0 from edge to cloud. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years supporting operating assets in EIA environments.
• Experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover.
• 5+ years cross-discipline collaboration on projects.
• Experience in industrial operating environments (oilseeds, grain, milling, etc.).
• PM experience leading TIC >$1M projects (ICE systems).
• Knowledge of industrial computing and OT networking.
• Understanding of hazardous location classifications.
• Familiarity with IRS and FAT QA/QC practices.
• Commissioning/startup quality processes.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder influence.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Grain handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop site relationships and lead 5-year OT & Automation roadmaps.
• Plan and execute OT & Automation scope for capital projects (> $5M).
• Maintain and improve control systems; enforce standards and governance.
• Provide technical support and drive site improvements in efficiency and safety.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, and vendor performance; ensure quality delivery.

Skills

OT & Automation leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Leadership

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA/DCS systems

ICE systems

OT networking

QA/QC (IRS, FAT)

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