Your Role and Impact

As an IT Engineer, you will be a key driver of digital transformation across our supply chain. You will lead and manage the implementation of Digitalization initiatives based on our strategic roadmap, providing hands-on support and expertise to local factories within Orkla Snacks Supply Chain. You will act as a trainer, ensuring that digital tools  and systems are used optimally to improve reliability and performance, and you will play a central role in standardizing processes, masterdata, and system setups throughout our organization. Your work will bridge the gap between  IT/OT teams, enabling harmonization and synergy across our manufacturing network.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage  digital initiatives across Orkla Snacks Supply Chain, contributing to the digital transformation roadmap.
• Drive governance and continuous development of the OT-Digital Core, including decision-making on improvements and overseeing their implementation across multiple factories.
• Ensure standardization and harmonization of processes, masterdata, and system setups (MES, IIoT platforms, print & apply systems).
• Implement Digitalization strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Orkla Snacks IT & Orkla IT to ensure security, integrity, and availability of OT-Digital Core systems.
• Coordinate and support integrations related to OT-Digital Core, including data pipelines, business analytics, and system upgrades.
• Monitor system performance, proactively address potential issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide  data for analytics, preventive maintenance, and business operations (MES, SAP, etc.).

Who We Are Looking For

This is a role for a results-driven, resilient leader who combines technical expertise with a passion for operational excellence and digital innovation. You thrive on driving change, influencing diverse teams, and fostering standardization across geographies.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in manufacturing systems, industrial automation, or a similar technical leadership role within manufacturing, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of core manufacturing systems such as ERP, MES, SCADA, HMIs, and PLCs, with expertise in at least one area.
• Experience in project management and planning, preferably within operational improvement projects.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies (IIoT, edge computing, predictive maintenance, AI) in an manufacturing context.
• Desirable: Experience with IIoT platforms such as Ignition from Inductive Automation, data management (Python, SQL, databases), and managing digitalization projects or digital transformation initiatives.

Personal Attributes:

• Driving towards results and resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to get others on board and make effective decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills, openness to cooperation with other functions.
• Excellent communicator—able to describe insights, rationale, and plans across critical functions and management teams.
• Adaptable and responsive to change, able to cope with pressure and setbacks.

Other Requirements:

• Frequent travel required across our manufacturing sites.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

What We Offer

With Orkla Snacks, you will have the opportunity to influence a business with leading brands and play a key part in shaping our operational excellence and digital transformation culture. We offer competitive terms, a strong leadership team, and an inclusive work environment where ideas are valued and realized.