Control and Automation Specialist at The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American multinational beverage corporation, and manufacturer, retailer, and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.



 

Control and Automation Specialist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Key Purpose Statement

  • The primary role of the Control and Automation Specialist is maintaining and optimizing plant controls/automation to original installed state, safeguarding availability, quality, and cost while championing continuous improvement in a fast-moving FMCG environment. You’ll also coach artisans and operators to strengthen line capability and problem-solving across shifts.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

  • Providespecialist C&A support to shift teams (standby/day support), guide fault finding and effective responses to failure modes; ensure lines run at rated speed and KPIs are met.
  • Lead/participate in planned, routine, and running maintenance, including documentation and ERP administration; optimize PM schedules and plant availability.
  • Drive problem solving (situational/systemic), escalate and engage OEMs where needed; share learnings across sites/region.
  • Uphold safety, 5S, and risk management; conduct risk assessments and support disaster recovery plans.
  • Maintain system architecture and documentation integrity in line with CCBA C&A standards; continuously optimize dynamic line control and perform line capability audits.
  • Support projects and NPD trials (adherence to procedures; change control records).
  • Train and coach Process Artisans, Machine Specialists, and Operators in autonomous maintenance and standard work.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

  • Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience

  • 5 years in Controls/Automation/Electrical and Electronics Engineering 
  • Familiarity with Packaging machines
  • Added Advantage
  • FMCG experience
  • Knowledge in PLC programming,HMI development, MSD 365 and ERP

General    

Competencies

Technical

  • Diagnostic ability
  • Innovative
  • Processes Knowledge
  • Trouble shooting skills
  • Engineering designing

Behavioural 

  • Coaching & teamwork
  • Results & execution focus
  • Resilience
  • Customer focus
  • Quality & standards mindset
  • Excellent analytical problem solving
  • Decisive and Risk Pragmatic
  • Confidence and Courage
  • Positioning and Alignment
  • Grow People
  • Lead and engage
  • Attentive to detail

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to The Coca-Cola Company on ccba.erecruit.co to apply

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