We are looking for a hands-on Automation Manager who enjoys being close to operations and turning plans into tangible results. This is a highly operational role where you play a key part in ensuring stable, efficient and well-functioning automation systems in a complex production environment.You will have a clear mandate to lead execution at local level, working close to the plant, the people and the systems. With centrally defined automation strategies, standards and architectures from Nordzucker’s Digitalisation & Technology Services (DTS) as your foundation, you ensure successful implementation, follow-up and delivery in daily operations and projects.As Automation Manager at Nordic Sugar, you lead the local Automation Department consisting of instrument technicians, automation technicians and automation engineers. Together, the team is responsible for maintaining high availability and operational reliability of automation and process control systems within production and packaging.The role offers a strong technical focus with high system involvement, where your contribution is visible every day. You will combine operational leadership with hands-on automation work, take responsibility for project execution and closure, and create real value through structure, presence and reliable delivery. This position is ideal for someone who wants an operational management role with clear responsibility, close collaboration with the organization, and the satisfaction of seeing solutions work in practice. The position is permanent employment and reports to the Maintenance & Planning Manager. Main responsibilities:· Implement and execute centrally defined automation strategies, standards and architectures from Nordzucker DTS at local plant level.· Act as a hands-on, operati…