Plant Automation Lead: Changeovers & Training

PepsiCo; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Georgia seeks an Automation Specialist to lead and improve the performance of Automation Specialist equipment across the plant. You will collaborate with departments, coach operators, and troubleshoot issues to meet production targets.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills. You will participate in changeovers, safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 impairing Production Line performance and develop corrective action plans with supervision.
• Provide leadership to the Automation Specialist work cells to continually improve performance and coordinate with Vendors, Maintenance and Operations.
• Review CIL and Centerline standards and address gaps with action plans.
• Assist with SOP reviews and updates for Safety, Operation, Quality, and Sanitation.
• Support PM events and emergency repairs on Automation Specialist equipment.
• Assist operators in changeovers and act as a rapid changeover resource to improve on-time completion.
• Participate in performance review meetings and communicate downtime issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure automation reapplications across the production floor for consistency.
• Serve as a resource for the Automation Tech team and participate in team activities.
• Work with Maintenance to audit spare parts requirements.
• Provide technical support for Line TPM Teams at NWT or Drumbeat events.
• Support equipment rebuilds and product/packaging innovations.
• Conduct group trainings as needed.
• Operate Automation Specialist equipment as needed.

Skills

Operate automation equipment

Change-over certified

Job description

PepsiCo in Georgia seeks an Automation Specialist to lead and improve the performance of Automation Specialist equipment across the plant. You will collaborate with departments, coach operators, and troubleshoot issues to meet production targets.

The role requires strong communication, analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills. You will participate in changeovers, safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize line performance.