Digital Manufacturing Operations (DMO) Lead

Job Description

Join Our Team as the IT Digital Manufacturing Operations Lead in Boxmeer!

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that combines technology and business leadership? Join the Global Animal Health Manufacturing (GAHM) IT team, where we are dedicated to revolutionizing the animal health sector through cutting-edge technology solutions. As a key member of our department, you will play an instrumental role in enhancing the efficiency, safety, and quality of our manufacturing processes. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact in the Global Animal Health Manufacturing (GAHM) IT organization! Apply now

Welcome to our team

Global Animal Health Manufacturing (GAHM) IT is dedicated to providing and supporting technology solutions that enhance the efficiency, safety, and quality of manufacturing processes within the animal health sector. The department focuses on integrating Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) to optimize production, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitate data-driven decision-making. GAHM IT collaborates closely with various functions, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain, to implement digital solutions that align with business strategies, driving innovation and operational excellence in the animal health industry.

Purpose of the position

In this key position, you will be the heartbeat of our business partnering efforts. You will spearhead initiatives aimed at growing, transforming, and effectively running our operations. You will work closely with our local business leadership team to provide comprehensive oversight of both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Your guidance will be essential in ensuring that our manufacturing site operates smoothly and efficiently.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead with Purpose: Oversee IT and OT account management, ensuring that the right support is in place for our teams to thrive.

• Drive Transformation: Take charge of capital programs, coordinating teams to successfully deliver technology assets on-time, on-budget, and in-full.

• Strategic Bridge: Translate business strategies into actionable IT strategies, making sure that everyone is aligned and informed throughout the process.

• Collaborative Partnership: Work closely with senior business leaders to prioritize global IT and OT needs, ensuring we’re meeting demands effectively.

• Team Player: Collaborate with Value Team Leads, Strategy & Execution Lead, Digital Foundational Services Lead, and Global IT Support Functions to assess and quantify the demand for various initiatives.

Main responsibilities

• Ensures the development and implementation of compliant digital solutions that align with business strategy.

• Translates business strategy into IT/OT strategies and portfolios, facilitating buy-in for digital initiatives and informing leadership vision.

• Establishes policies for effective engagement with business partners, aligning IT portfolios and roadmaps, and ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of technology assets.

• Leads IT/OT teams at the Boxmeer manufacturing site to maintain stable, compliant, and secure systems while driving continuous improvement in operational metrics.

• Collaborates with global Value Team Leads and GAHM IT to prioritize initiatives that maximize investment and standardize products for the business.

• Assists P&L owners in optimizing CapEx/OpEx spending to meet profit targets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Science or Engineering; Master of Science (MS) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

• 10-15 years of leadership experience in Information Technology/Operational Technology, preferably in the fields of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, with a focus on Life Sciences; familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and process data historian systems.

• Proven ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, translating business strategy into Information Technology/Operational Technology requirements, and driving adoption of delivered systems through effective change management and communication skills.

• Successful track record in technology enablement within Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain environments.

• Strong planning and organizational skills for managing large programs and building effective cross-functional teams focused on results.

• Experience in building and developing diverse, high-performing teams within a matrix organization, successfully promoting a respectful and inclusive culture.

• Willingness to travel over 25% of the time.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) and Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Plan;

• Competitive Pension Plan.

• Lease car

• 25 days of leave.

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;

• Senior Leadership Development Program for long term Career development

• Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Benefits Management, Business, Business Analysis, Business Process Improvements, Communication, Governance Management, Management Process, Program Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Workforce Planning

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/6/2025

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Requisition ID:R361171