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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