Process Control Manager

Location: Mexico or Colombia (Remote/Hybrid based on business needs)

Travel Requirement: Frequent domestic and international travel (up to 50%) to support manufacturing facilities and project implementations across the region and globally.

Shape the Future of Digital Manufacturing

At Orbia, we are committed to advancing life around the world by transforming the way we operate through innovation, automation, and digital technologies. We are looking for an experienced Process Control Manager to lead process automation, digitalization, and advanced control initiatives across our manufacturing operations.

This global role will be responsible for driving automation strategies, improving operational performance, and implementing cutting-edge technologies that increase efficiency, reliability, safety, and business performance. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT/OT, and senior leadership teams to deliver impactful solutions across multiple manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the global process control and automation strategy.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities for process optimization and digital transformation.
- Lead automation initiatives focused on improving plant performance, reliability, productivity, and operational excellence.
- Drive the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT solutions, advanced analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital manufacturing platforms.
- Support the implementation and optimization of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA systems, industrial historians, and related technologies.
- Establish and maintain standards for process automation, control architecture, alarm management, and data quality.
- Collaborate with plant teams to identify process improvement opportunities and develop sustainable solutions.




- Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and IT/OT teams to ensure successful deployment of automation and digital initiatives.
- Support capital projects and modernization efforts involving process control systems and manufacturing technologies.
- Analyze operational data and leverage advanced analytics to improve decision-making and business performance.
- Manage relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and external consultants.
- Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Process Control, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Master's Degree in a relevant field is considered a plus.

Experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, or manufacturing technology environments.
- Strong experience within the chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, industrial processing, or related industries.
- Proven experience leading automation and digital transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated success implementing process control solutions that improve operational performance.
- Experience working in multinational and multi-site manufacturing environments is preferred.

Technical Expertise The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of:
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- SCADA and HMI platforms




- Industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
- Process instrumentation and control systems
- Industrial data historians and manufacturing information systems
- Advanced Process Control (APC)
- Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing technologies
- IIoT solutions and digital connectivity platforms
- Data analytics, AI/ML applications, and manufacturing intelligence tools
- Automation architecture and systems integration

Language Requirements
- Fluent English is required.
- Spanish is highly preferred.

What Will Make You Successful

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who:

- Demonstrates strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Thrives in a integral and multicultural environment.
- Has a passion for innovation, technology, and continuous improvement.
- Can effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Possesses strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Takes ownership and drives initiatives from concept to execution.
- Is highly analytical, data-driven, and results-oriented.
- Maintains a strong focus on business value creation and operational excellence.

Why Join Orbia?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing and digital transformation within a global organization. You will work alongside leaders and technical experts to deploy innovative technologies, modernize operations, and create measurable impact across multiple manufacturing facilities.

If you are passionate about automation, process optimization, and leveraging technology to drive business performance, we invite you to join us and help build the next generation of smart manufacturing.

Apply today and become part of Orbia's journey toward safer, smarter, and more connected operations.

📌 Process Control Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Orbia
📍 Ciudad de México