Manufacturing Line Controls Specialist 1st Shift

The Coca-Cola Company - Tempe, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tempe, AZ

5,001-10,000 employees

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Line Controls Specialist at Swire Coca-Cola plays a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of the manufacturing line. This position involves collaborating with mechanical specialists to implement maintenance processes and improve production capabilities, focusing on electrical, power, controls, and information systems. The specialist will also be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and recommending control changes to enhance safety, quality, and production outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in line Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and execution of the daily plan, including reporting results of the previous 24 hours.
• Serve as a coach and resource for the line team and actively participate in the execution of the maintenance plans.
• Develop manufacturing technicians' capability of inspecting equipment for defects and correcting those defects.
• Support development and lead portions of 90-day loss elimination plans and the annual maintenance plan.
• Partner with line maintenance specialist in leading the breakdown elimination (BDE) daily management system (DMS) and drive breakthrough results in line stops and in Planned / Unplanned downtime.
• Partner with line maintenance specialist in leading the Maintenance, Planning and Scheduling System - planning maintenance periods to resolve defects identified through equipment inspections, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, and annual maintenance plan tasks / rebuilds.
• Ensure the revision and updating of maintenance system technical documentation occurs as necessary.
• Develop work instructions to ensure maintenance tasks are completed using best-practice, standardized methods.
• Support the line team in troubleshooting potential controls related breakdowns and process failures.
• Program controls equipment and ensure machine performance meets safety, quality, and production requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Bachelor's Degree/technical certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree/technical certification in electrical engineering, automation, or control systems preferred.
• 4+ years working with automation and control systems in industrial manufacturing with High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years working with automation and control systems in industrial manufacturing with bachelor's degree/technical certification required.
• Proficient with PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, electrical design, variable frequency drives, industrial electrical hardware.
• Ability to plan work and execute plans for improvement.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs and networks (Devicnet, Controlnet, DH+, remote I/O and ethernet).
• Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, sensors (PNP, NPN), transmitters (temperature, flow, conductivity, pH, pressure, etc.).
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives and servo motors.
• Ability to work with and lead a team of manufacturing technicians.
• Ability to interact and work with other departments.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to support a 24/7 operation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with safety and quality standards in manufacturing.

Benefits

• Paid jury duty
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement