Automation Systems Facilitator

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

{{Company}} Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC in Tampa is seeking an Automation Systems Facilitator to operate and monitor the automated warehouse systems, including conveyors, infeed/outfeed units, robotic palletizing cells, and related software. You will work with the maintenance team and warehouse supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires 2 years of beverage-industry experience, familiarity with SAP, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years beverage industry experience.
• Experience in a computer or automation environment preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot system constraints using custom software to run efficiently.
• Monitor buffers, stoppages, and act to maintain system uptime.
• Manage inventory within automated warehouse system and SAP (SKU/Shorts).
• Maintain logs and distribute shift performance reports.
• Direct associates to respond to and clear system alarms.
• Escalate issues to support and automation managers.
• Provide system feedback to engineers and leadership.
• Train others in troubleshooting and repairs as directed.
• Enforce health, safety, hygiene, and security standards.
• Propose processes to improve productivity and quality of warehouse automation.

Skills

Beverage industry experience

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Coke Florida is searching for an Automation Systems Facilitator to work out of our Tampa Distribution Center starting at 7:00am - until finish working Sunday, Tuesday - Friday.

As a Coke Florida Automation Systems Facilitator, you will be responsible for operating the computer systems associated with the automated warehouse including but not limited to horizontal conveyers, infeed/outfeed units, robotic palletizing/de-palletizing cells and custom software. Additionally, this position must plan for and participate in daily activities alongside the system maintenance team as well as warehouse supervisors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and troubleshoot system constraints by utilizing custom software and/or balancing resources as needed to run efficiently
• Monitor system buffers, assess system stoppages and determine best course of action to maintain system up-time
• Manage inventory within automated warehouse system and SAP (SKU Management / Shorts Management)
• Maintain accurate log of all major events and issues; Create and distribute shift performance report on a routine basis
• Direct associates to respond to and clear all system alarms in a prioritized and timely manner
• Escalate serious issues to on/off-site customer support and automation managers
• Provide feedback on system performance to supplier engineers, internal engineers, technicians and on-site leadership team
• Apply learned system knowledge, relay relevant information to engineers, and modify procedures as needed
• Assist and train other associates in troubleshooting and repairs as directed
• Maintain and enforce standards of health, safety, hygiene and security
• Make recommendations and implement processes to improve the overall productivity of automation as well as the quality and safety of warehouse operations

For this role, you will need:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• A minimum of 2 years of Beverage Industry experience required (Manufacturing or Warehouse focus preferred)
• Experience in a computer or automation environment preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) preferred
• Demonstrated technical ability; desire to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed
• Passion for technology; willingness to leverage existing capabilities while developing new skill sets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization, to clearly articulate relevant ideas, opinions and information
• Must have the ability to lift, push and pull, reach above head height, squat, kneel, bend and reach
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Must have the ability to visually identify defective parts