- Location
- DUNGARVAN OTC, Ireland
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
Automation Engineering & Digital Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineering & Digital Manager to lead the site's automation strategy, digital transformation roadmap, and automation engineering team.
This role is responsible for the reliability, performance, and future development of the site's automation and digital infrastructure across manufacturing, packaging, and utility operations. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Global Automation teams, you will drive automation excellence, reduce operational losses, improve asset performance, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to deliver measurable business value.
As the site's Automation Leader, you will own the automation vision, technology standards, systems lifecycle management, and talent development strategy while ensuring compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Automation Manager, Controls Engineering Manager, or Digital Manufacturing Leader looking to shape the future of a highly automated manufacturing site.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Digital Strategy
Own and develop the site's automation and digitalization strategy aligned with business and corporate objectives.
Lead the "Factory of the Future" roadmap, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reliability, quality, and operational efficiency through digital technologies.
Define automation standards, governance, and lifecycle management processes across hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
Develop and execute the site automation obsolescence strategy, ensuring technology risks are identified and proactively mitigated.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT, AI-enabled solutions, advanced analytics, and connected manufacturing platforms.
Own the site automation systems register and technology roadmap.
Automation Reliability & Operational Excellence
Lead the performance, reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation systems supporting manufacturing, packaging, and utilities.
Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce downtime, and eliminate recurring automation-related losses.
Provide technical leadership for complex troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and critical site issues.
Drive standardization and best practices across automation platforms, controls systems, and digital applications.
Collaborate with global automation teams to leverage expertise, share best practices, and accelerate innovation.
Leadership & Capability Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of automation and controls engineers.
Build a strong talent pipeline through succession planning, mentoring, capability development, and recruitment.
Define and deliver automation and digital skills development programs across the engineering organization.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Compliance, Safety & Cybersecurity
Ensure automation systems comply with GMP, quality, health & safety, and corporate engineering standards.
Provide technical expertise during regulatory and internal audits.
Ensure industrial control systems and OT infrastructure align with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
Support machinery safety compliance and statutory requirements across site assets.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Identify and lead opportunities to improve manufacturing performance through automation, analytics, and digital solutions.
Develop business cases for automation investments and technology upgrades.
Deliver measurable business benefits through system optimization, digital implementations, and process improvements.
Vendor & Technology Management
Manage relationships with automation suppliers, system integrators, and technical partners.
Define technical specifications and oversee contractor performance to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of automation solutions.
Support technology selection, procurement, and implementation activities across the site.
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
8+ years of experience in automation, controls, or industrial systems within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience leading automation, controls, or digital manufacturing teams.
Strong expertise in industrial automation systems including PLCs, SCADA, HMI, industrial networks, instrumentation, motion control, and machine safety.
Experience defining automation standards, technology roadmaps, and lifecycle management strategies.
Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial network architectures.
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, Industrial IoT, advanced analytics, AI, and digital manufacturing solutions.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and deliver operational improvements through automation.
Preferred Experience
Experience within FMCG, consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Proven success delivering business value through digital transformation and automation initiatives.
Experience managing automation obsolescence programs and technology upgrades.
Track record of improving manufacturing performance through automation and data-driven decision making.
Experience supporting GMP-compliant manufacturing operations.
Strong problem-solving capability with experience leading root cause investigations and resolving complex operational challenges.
Experience presenting technical strategies and investment proposals to senior leadership teams.
Knowledge of engineering standards, machinery safety, and statutory compliance requirements within manufacturing environments.
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Job Posting End Date
2026-08-26
Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.
Adjustment or Accommodations Request
If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.
Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
