Automation Leadership Specialist

5 days ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland beBeeInnovation Full time €80,000 - €125,000
Automation Leadership Opportunity

Seeking an experienced automation professional to lead and develop a talented team of engineers and technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a permanent position that offers the chance to deliver key business metrics, drive innovation in automation systems, and build team capability for sustained long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership & Team Development:
    • Provides guidance, coaching, and structured development opportunities to staff; fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    • Recruits, retains, and develops top talent with a strong focus on automation and digital skillsets.
    • Motivates individuals and teams to achieve ambitious goals in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Strategic & Technical Execution:
    • Partners with senior management to establish departmental goals, budgets, and resource plans aligned to business priorities.
    • Leads and supports manufacturing engineering projects with a focus on automation, smart manufacturing, and process optimization.
    • Prioritizes and manages multiple projects to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of results.
  • Automation & Innovation:
    • Champions the adoption of advanced automation technologies (PLC, SCADA, robotics, IIoT, Industry 4.0) to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
    • Collaborates cross-functionally to implement automation solutions, resolve complex technical issues, and enable digital manufacturing capabilities.
    • Partners with vendors and external stakeholders to assess and deploy new automation technologies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Represents Manufacturing Engineering on cross-functional teams, including new product development and strategic initiatives.


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