Corteva

Global Process Automation Manufacturing Leader

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 22 days ago

Machine LearningStatisticsStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementPLCControlsGMPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationSCADA

About the role

As the Global Process Automation Manufacturing Leader, you will set the direction for shop-floor automation across the seed manufacturing global network.
We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer.

Partner with stakeholders: Work with seed operations and cross-functional SMEs to understand regional business strategies, align automation priorities and drive adoption and execution. Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly.
Lead standards & governance: Refine and champion global standards and process maps for PLC/HMI, SCADA, MES, and historians to enable consistent, secure, compliant operations.
Lead people & partners: Lead a global automation engineering team responsible for execution. Manage key vendors and partners relations.
Deliver projects: Own automation scope for capital and expense projects (design, vendor selection, budget, commissioning, and qualification).
Build support: Maintain a global support model, including incident management and support arrangements.
Drive innovation: Evaluate and apply new technologies (e.g., AI/ML, digital twins, edge computing) to improve uptime, efficiency, and safety.
You will partner with seed operations, IT and operations technology (OT) teams to deliver safe, compliant, high-performing solutions that improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen the overall employee experience.
Work with seed operations and cross-functional SMEs to understand regional business strategies, align automation priorities and drive adoption and execution.
Lead a global automation engineering team responsible for execution.
Manage key vendors and partners relations.

10-15+ years in industrial automation and control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES), ideally in regulated manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of ISA S88/S95, GMP validation, GAMP 5, and OT cybersecurity.
Proficiency with common automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens) and MES systems.
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent statistical analysis methodology.
Ability to connect architecture decisions to business value, growth, and innovation.
Demonstrated success leading global programs and influencing across functions (including without direct authority).
Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Process modeling using data driven or first principles methods.
Why you'll love this role:
Own the global direction for manufacturing automation and help shape the Industry 4.0 journey.
Work at the intersection of IT and OT, turning strategy into shop-floor impact.
Lead a high-visibility portfolio with measurable outcomes (safety, quality, uptime, cost).
Build standards and capabilities that scale across sites and teams.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred).

Evolve the delivery model (pilot approach, PM practices/tools, training, change management, and post-go-live reviews).
Evaluate and apply new technologies (e.g., AI/ML, digital twins, edge computing) to improve uptime, efficiency, and safety.

Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
Learn more about our total rewards package here
Corteva Benefits
build business cases and benefits.

Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

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