Automation Specialist

Tropicana Brands Group; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Stone Mountain, GA is seeking an Automation Specialist to lead, train, and optimize automation equipment across the plant. You will troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to meet targets.

The role requires certification to operate Automation Specialist equipment and to operate equipment requiring change-overs, with a focus on safety and standard compliance. Expect cross-functional teamwork and on-the-floor leadership.

Qualifications

• Certified to operate Automation Specialist equipment.
• Certified to operate equipment that requires a change-over.

Responsibilities

• Become the plant expert on Automation Specialist equipment operation and changeovers.
• Serve as trainer, coach and mentor to employees on all lines and shifts.
• Troubleshoot Automation Specialist issues impairing production performance and implement corrective actions.
• Provide leadership to Automation Specialist work cells and collaborate with maintenance and operations.
• Review CIL and Centerline standards daily and address gaps with supervision.
• Review and revise SOPs (Safety, Operation, Quality, Sanitation) as needed.
• Assist with PM events and emergency repairs; support rapid changeovers.
• Attend performance review meetings and communicate downtime and root causes.
• Ensure reapplications of Automation Specialist across the floor for consistency.
• Support equipment operations by basic AM/PM activities and TPM team events.

Job description

The Automation Specialist takes a leadership role in maintaining and improving the performance of all Automation Specialist equipment throughout the plant. Position collaborates with people across departments, functions, and levels. Position utilizes strong communication, analytical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to drive continuous improvement and quickly resolve issues.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Become the plant expert on the overall operation and performance of Automation Specialist equipment, including ongoing operation and changeovers.
• Function as trainer, coach and mentor to employees operating Automation Specialist equipment on all lines across all shifts.
• Troubleshoot Automation Specialist issues (minor stops, defects, breakdowns) impairing Production Line's ability to meet Targeted TE (True Efficiency) goals and work with front line operators and supervision to develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve ongoing issues.
• Provide leadership to the Automation Specialist work cells in an effort to continually improve overall performance capabilities and partner with Vendors/Suppliers, plant Maintenance and Operations.
• Review Automation Specialist CIL standards, Centerline standards and compliance on a daily basis and work with Production Supervisor to develop action plans to immediately address gaps.
• Review and revise SOPs (Safety, Operation, Quality, Sanitation) as needed.
• Assist Operators and Mechanics with PM events and emergency repairs as needed.
• ssist operators in changeovers and work as an RCO (Rapid Changeover) resource to improve on time to complete Automation Specialist changeovers.
• Attend performance review meetings and communicate downtime issues along with SRC (Simple Root Cause) and corrective action.
• Ensure that Automation Specialist reapplications take place across the entire production floor to insure consistency.
• Serve as resource for the Automation Tech team and participate in team activities.
• Work with Maintenance to identify and audit equipment spare parts requirements.
• Provide Technical Support for Line TPM Teams by attending NWT and/or DDE/Drumbeat events.
• Support equipment operations by completing basic AM and/or PM activities.
• Support equipment rebuild operations and package/product innovation.
• Conduct group trainings as needed
• Operate Automation Specialist equipment as needed
• Participate on the Organizational Capability (OC) Team
• Utilize basic understanding of drives, lubricant, and fasteners when troubleshooting and performing tasks.
• Abide by all safety regulations and wear all necessary and required PPE.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified to operate Automation Specialist equipment
• Certified to operate equipment that requires a change-over

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity