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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.

IS THIS YOU?

• HND or BSc 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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KEY WORKING PARAMETERS 

Focus, Scope, & Impact: 

• Lead, design and implement integrated system using RGM approaches and plans to support topline revenue growth and margin expansion, targeting all key stakeholders (Consumers, Shoppers and Customers) inclusive of revenue pools, bold OBPPC approaches to drive assortment, SKU optimization, innovation, value to market playbooks for online and offline channels, price terms and conditions and promo spending.  
• Understand, analyze and connect all key RGM drivers related to Franchise performance and identify and leverage all key consumer-centric & customer-relevant value propositions that will drive adoption and scale, leading all aspects of the strategic RGM initiatives inclusive of outlet and shopper segmentation, value to market, and execution (to ensure integrated system execution)  
• Key member of SME network to accelerate capability in: Affordability, Premiumization, Portfolio Optimization, Margin Expansion, Advanced Analytics 
• Partner with S&I who owns the process associated with the RGM 2. 0 framework to deliver business plans.  
• Lead commercial elements of RGM framework and ensure tools deployment within the OU. Cross-functional and cross-market RGM strategy integration, acting as key contact for RGM strategies for all relevant stakeholders (not least the bottlers, Franchise GMs, Commercial-, Marketing and Finance functions – ensuring that RGM strategies and all key commercial activities are ‘in sync’ 
• Deliver RGM capability development for Africa OU, closely aligned with global C&CL team, Marketing and Finance 
• Will serve as a strong connector to Franchise and bring best practices from the enterprise.  

KeY SUCCESS PARAMETERS 

• 13+ years of leadership experience in RGM or Commercial planning and commercial execution with strong skills in RGM, Segmentation, VTM, Innovation and Channel strategy 
• Proven Strategic and Analytical Skills as well as outstanding influencing skills 
• Ability to think from planning to execution and solid system commercial and brand management  
• Desirable to have candidates with Bottler experience  

Work Focus 

• This role requires proven RGM understanding, a solid system experience as well as highly developed strategic thinking and business analytics skills, combined with the ability to make complex business concepts understandable and compelling 
• Solid understanding of System business fundamentals and drivers of growth/value across a broad range of markets and business dimensions, advanced commercial finance skills  
• Ability to drive cross-functional support and cross-system alignment, securing controlled information flow in OU regarding RGM strategies, leading and running alignment and collaboration to ensure that RGM strategies are fully owned by GMs and in line with OU strategy  
• To be successful the RGM role(s) need strong communication and collaboration skills as well as highly developed project management, business development and negotiation skills with experience from driving complex cross-functional, cross-system projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders 
• Advanced analysis of strategic choices, priorities and implications for the business in the OU as well as strong understanding of a broad set of business issues, market, trade and competitive environment 
• Ability to use appropriate tools and techniques to plan, secure resources for, manage, assist and ensure the progress and ultimate completion of designated projects; effectively manage resources to ensure that RGM system initiatives get done in full and in time. 

Communication Focus  

• Communicate with internal stakeholders and key Bottling partners 
• Internal: Communication of market- and specific business opportunities, advanced strategic analysis, priorities and plans to the Franchise leadership team and other Senior Management teams 
• System: Communication and alignment of key strategic RGM initiatives as well as market- and business environment drivers, KO System strategic direction/ priorities and performance with Bottler senior leaders 
• External: Communicating with senior leaders of major customers, key advisors and other stakeholders to progress and successfully deliver on key business development initiatives