Operational Technology (OT) Manager (m/w/d)

Introduction

The Interroll Group is the leading global provider of material-handling solutions. The company was founded in 1959 and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1997.

Interroll provides system integrators and OEMs with a wide range of platform-based products and services in these categories: Rollers (conveyor rollers), Drives (motors and drives for conveyor systems), Conveyors & Sorters, as well as Pallet Handling (flow storage systems).

Interroll products and solutions are used in express and postal services, e-commerce, airports, the food & beverage industry, fashion, automotive sectors, and many other industries. Among the end users are leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart, and Zalando.

Headquartered in Switzerland, Interroll has a global network of 36 operating companies with sales of CHF 514.2 million and around 2,400 employees (average number of employees in 2025).

Was sind meine Aufgaben?

In constant exchange with local IT/OT functions, oversee the installation, configuration and maintenance of manufacturing hardware and software, including PLC, SCADA, HMI and MES systems

Develop, roll-out and take account for a global operational security strategy covering all OT assets in the company’s industrial and production environments

Assess current and new vendors for equipment, software and support services in their ability to build and deliver secure OT applications and systems

Report to governing bodies (e. g. Interroll Security Board) concerning new and emerging cyber threats

Implement uniform OT technology, configurations and protocols to the degree applicable in order to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance security

Create a network of local OT responsibles within the production companies together with MDs/Head of plants

Actively cooperate with central IT functions in the upcoming network segmentation process, increasing OT safety against malware and cyberattacks

Visit plants conducting assessments concerning information security risks related to software, hardware, third-party applications

Was bringe ich mit?

Master Degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, automation, computer science or comparable

Minimum of 5 years’ of work experience in the field of industrial automation/IT+OT in a manufacturing environment

Deep knowledge of OT relevant frameworks (e.g. industrial control systems, SCADA, etc.)

Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) as well as integrating OT level with MES

Certified professional knowledge concerning cybersecurity frameworks (e. g. IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82 and ISO/IEC 27001)

Min. C1 in English and German, additional languages a strong plus

Willingness for frequent international travel is required

High capabilities in problem solving and prioritization, with proven capability of handling high-pressure situations, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues to prevent equipment downtime

Experience in managing projects of adequate size, including budgeting and resource allocation as well as experience in vendor management

Strong identification with our corporate values: Long-term thinking, Committed to excellence, Always respectful, Passionate about customers

Was wir Ihnen bieten?

Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company

Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events

Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies

Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks

The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength

Many additional benefits: job bike, urban Sports, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.

30 days vacation

Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work

Finden Sie dieses Angebot spannend und möchten sich neuen Aufgaben stellen?

Contact

Please send us your application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date.

Contact: Jürgen Todt

phone: 06262-9277-491

email: j.todt@interroll.com

Interroll Holding GmbH Höferhof 16 42929 Wermelskirchen

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