Global Smart Manufacturing Manager at MSA Safety in Cranberry Township, PA

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Overview Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role. Responsibilities We are looking for a subject matter expert with applicable experience within a manufacturing leadership role. Define and execute MSA's global Factory of the Future technology vision. Develop and prioritize Industry 4.0 initiatives that align with business objectives and operational strategies. Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential to create business value across the manufacturing network. Partner with executive leadership to establish digital manufacturing priorities, investment strategies, and long-term transformation plans. Drive enterprise-wide adoption of innovative manufacturing technologies that improve competitiveness and operational agility. Partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement high-value digital manufacturing opportunities. Communicate strategy, progress, risks, and business outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Develop multi-year capital investment plans supporting Factory of the Future technologies. Lead the evaluation, development, and deployment of scalable advanced manufacturing technologies, including MES, IIoT, AI/ML, Digital Twins, automation, analytics platforms, ERP integrated solutions, robotics, Cobots, AMRs/AGVs. Develop tools, templates and framework to evaluate new technologies and factories readiness for the scalable technology. Establish engineering standards and best practices for deploying. Oversee implementation of scalable digital manufacturing solutions across global manufacturing facilities. Steer partnership with data scientists, AI engineers, and business leaders to identify high-value applications including predictive maintenance, process optimization, vision inspection, and digital process control. Ensure seamless integration of shop-floor equipment, automation systems, manufacturing data, and enterprise platforms. Drive standardization of system architectures, connectivity models, and technology platforms to support a connected manufacturing ecosystem. Support equipment procurement, commissioning, qualification, validation, and technology readiness activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external technology partners to develop and deploy innovative manufacturing solutions. Lead cross-functional teams through technology assessments, pilot programs, and global rollouts. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team of smart manufacturing, automation, analytics, and digital technology experts. Build organizational capabilities in digital manufacturing, AI, data analytics,and Industry 4.0 technologies. Foster a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Support workforce adoption of new technologies through training, change management, and leadership engagement. Drive succession planning and capability development to meet future manufacturing technology needs. Establish and maintain global standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for smart manufacturing technologies and digital systems. Ensure consistent deployment methodologies, performance metrics, and technology management processes across all manufacturing locations. Establish and govern global manufacturing technology standards, MES templates, automation architectures, and digital deployment methodologies. Lead efforts to improve manufacturing productivity, quality, asset utilization, reliability, and cost performance through data-dri