Automation Specialist - Changeovers & Equipment Performance

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

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.