The Automation & Engineering Lead at MSVL Group is a senior technical leadership position responsible for overseeing engineering operations across production lines. The role focuses on maintaining high equipment uptime through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices. The successful candidate will provide specialized hands-on expertise in automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems, particularly with Krones bottling lines. Key objectives include driving plant efficiency, reducing downtime, and implementing continuous improvement strategies like Kaizen and digitalization.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Reliability: Lead engineering operations across production lines, ensuring high equipment uptime through strong preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
Automation & Technical Expertise: Provide hands-on expertise in automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems, with a strong focus on Krones bottling lines and complex troubleshooting.
Operational Performance: Drive plant efficiency, reduce downtime (MTTR), improve reliability (MTBF), and identify bottlenecks to enhance overall throughput and reduce wastage.
Continuous Improvement & Analysis: Lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive initiatives such as Kaizen, digitalization, and process optimization.
Project & Vendor Management: Manage engineering projects including expansions and upgrades, oversee spares and vendor relationships, and ensure timely project execution.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
8-12 years of experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing.
Proven expertise in automation systems, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering.
Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
Experience in Kaizen, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong project management and vendor coordination capabilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability.
Reduce MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and increase MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
Achieve production efficiency and minimize wastage.
How to Apply
To apply, email your updated CV to careers@msvlgroup.com with the subject line "Automation & Engineering Lead". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
How to Apply
To apply, email your updated CV to careers@msvlgroup.com with the subject line "Automation & Engineering Lead". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
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