Automation Specialist (Husky) at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company

Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.

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Job Title: Automation Specialist (Husky)

Location: Benin, Edo

Description

• The Automation Specialist for the Husky Plant plays a mission‑critical role in ensuring the stable, efficient, and high‑performing operation of Husky injection‑molding systems used in preform manufacturing.
• This role safeguards the reliability of mechanical, electrical, and automation components while ensuring that all equipment operates within optimal process parameters to achieve consistent product quality.
• Through expert troubleshooting, disciplined maintenance practices, and strong engineering capability, the Automation Specialist reduces downtime, improves asset availability, supports operational continuity, and ensures all systems comply with safety, environmental, and food‑safety standards.
• This role also contributes to fast and accurate mold changeovers, effective process setup, spare‑parts readiness, and world‑class housekeeping.

Key Responsibilties

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs in line with Husky standards, checklists, and schedules to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably.
• Identify failure modes in machine sub‑units and promptly raise notifications through SAP or connected worker platforms.
• Correct operational faults and restore machine functionality during production to minimize downtime.
• Set up Husky injection‑molding machines with accurate process parameters to ensure consistent, high‑quality preform production.
• Perform fast, efficient mold changeovers using SMED principles to support production agility.
• Ensure all machine structures frames, bolts, nuts, fittings, and legs  remain stable, aligned, and safe.
• Conduct inspections using approved checklists and document findings with clear recommendations for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate lubrication records and ensure all lubrication activities are completed per schedule.
• Track spare‑parts consumption, raise inventory notifications, and support effective parts management.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical panels, sensors, reflectors, safety controls, and other electrical components.
• Ensure all safety devices function correctly to protect people, equipment, and product integrity.
• Maintain full compliance with GMP, food safety procedures, environmental standards, and occupational health and safety guidelines.
• Monitor PRPs and oPRPs in the preform manufacturing process to prevent food‑safety risks.
• Maintain exceptional hygiene, housekeeping, and workplace organization aligned with Good Housekeeping practices.
• Ensure equipment is available for production according to schedule.
• Recommend improvements to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and improve effectiveness of maintenance programs.
• Support projects and technical initiatives that drive operational excellence and plant performance.
• Take on additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by engineering leadership.

Is this You?

• HND or BSc Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands‑on technical experience on the shop floor.
• Track record of supporting cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of modern manufacturing methodologies and best practices.
• Experience executing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Strong English communication skills — written and spoken.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and maintenance software.
• Solid understanding of plant HQSE requirements and operating standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated engineering capability and reliability in technical decision‑making.
• Effective communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead small teams, guide technicians, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners.
• Growing project management capability and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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