Digitalisation Head
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Develop and execute a digitalization strategy focused on manufacturing excellence, integrating Industry 4.0 principles, MES, EMS, and PMMS to optimize OEE, improve production planning, and reduce downtime. Lead the selection, deployment, and integration of advanced technologies such as IoT, digital twins, and predictive maintenance systems to enhance operational resilience and data integrity. Collaborate with plant, IT, and engineering teams to align initiatives with business goals, manage vendor relationships, and drive cultural change toward data-driven decision-making. Present progress and ROI analyses to senior leadership while mentoring cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption of new digital processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related field
- 12–15 years of experience in manufacturing environments
- at least 5 years in a leadership role driving digital transformation initiatives
- Proven expertise in deploying and managing MES, EMS, PMMS, and other Industry 4.0 solutions
- Strong understanding of OEE improvement strategies
- Strong understanding of production planning methods
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing
- Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated track record of leading large-scale digital transformation projects
- Knowledge of data integration between shop floor systems (SCADA, PLCs, DCS) and enterprise systems (SAP ERP)
- Experience in vendor evaluation, negotiation, and management for manufacturing technology solutions
- Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for manufacturing digitalisation and translate it into actionable roadmaps
- Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, digital technologies, and analytics tools relevant to OEE, planning, maintenance, IoT
- Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and manage change in dynamic environments
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem Solving: Ability to resolve complex technical and operational challenges through innovative digital solutions
Desired Qualifications
- a Master's degree in Manufacturing Systems, Industrial Engineering, or similar
- Strong understanding of customer experience design, e-commerce, and emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, cloud)
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