OT Innovation Manger

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to be the lead responsible for identifying and bringing automation initiatives focused on improving efficiency to implementation?

Job Description:

The OT Innovation Manager will be responsible for receiving, preparing and developing the recently acquired technology for the new manufacturing site in Virginia. Will review the efficiency of the new equipment and develop and benchmark innovative processes to improve efficiency.

• Incremental Innovation Leadership – Proven capability to define, prioritize, and complete structured, stepwise OT innovation programs that improve reliability, OEE, and product consistency without redefining ongoing production.

• Advanced Root Cause & Systems-Level Analysis – Deep expertise in analyzing complex electro-mechanical and control systems to identify chronic losses, hidden inefficiencies, and systemic bottlenecks; capable of translating operational data into actionable, high-impact improvement initiatives.

• Strong proficiency in applying industrial data analytics, condition monitoring, and performance metrics to develop predictive and preventive strategies that reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset efficiency.

• Provides technical guidance for automation and IT architecture for development and design of automation/software for equipment in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers.

• Ensures modularity and robustness for automation and mechatronics related technology for next generation of production equipment.

• Support collaboration development of multi-functional team.

• Actively engage stakeholders during and post the ramp up phase of new automation equipment.

Play your part in our team succeeding!

Operational Technology is a key player for bringing the LEGO bricks in hands of the kids. Join us in making innovative automation solutions under the Industry 4.0 umbrella. In this position you will play an important role in the incremental innovation automation part of highly automated manufacturing equipment for packing lines for our new factory in Virginia. You will be working with enhancements and optimizing new machinery primarily from a technical controls software point of view. We need you to bring your expertise in Automation and programming preferably with knowledge from multiple suppliers. We are starting up a new factory and hands-on automation experience is key for success in this role.

Do you have what it takes?

• Hands-on experience with mechatronics applications and automation system programming.

• Experience with Allen Bradley and/or B&R PLC system installation, development, design, troubleshooting, and PLC programming.

• Hands on experience in robotics in manufacturing.

• Proven experience with innovating processes, implementing and benchmarking.

• Experience with packaging is preferred.

Additional:

• This is a position will work 5 days a week onsite.

• Must have the ability to travel globally 20-50 days a year.

Join the global LEGO® team

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $104,327.00 - $156,491.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave –We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances –All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace –When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.