Maintenance Lead - Industrial Automation - Timisoara

Internal candidates: Apply or refer a colleague by 20 August. To be eligible, candidates must have achieved at least “On Track” in their latest performance review, have been in their current role for a minimum of 1 year, and have their manager’s approval to apply.

Are you a technical leader passionate about industrial automation, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement?

Join Coca-Cola HBC and play a key role in ensuring manufacturing excellence by leading maintenance activities, optimizing automated production systems, and driving improvements that increase equipment performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

As a Maintenance Lead - Industrial Automation, you will lead a team of technical specialists and coordinate maintenance strategies for automated production equipment, working closely with Operations, Engineering, Utilities, and external partners to ensure maximum equipment availability, effective troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

What you'll do

• Lead preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities for industrial automation systems and production equipment, ensuring high availability, reliability, and operational performance

• Coordinate and develop the maintenance team by setting priorities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and maintenance standards

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies together with Production, Planning, and Utilities teams to optimize equipment performance

• Monitor equipment performance indicators such as downtime, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE, identifying improvement opportunities and driving corrective actions

• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues involving industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial robots, sensors, actuators, OT & iOT and control systems

• Perform root cause analysis for recurring failures and implement preventive actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce production losses

• Ensure the execution and quality of preventive and corrective maintenance activities, following technical procedures and company standards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing best practices in maintenance, automation, and operational excellence

• Support equipment upgrades, technical improvement projects, and automation initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing downtime

• Coordinate emergency interventions and ensure effective communication regarding equipment status, production impact, and recovery plans

• Participate in technical audits and collaborate with internal and external partners to continuously improve maintenance processes

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance within an automated production environment

• Technical team leadership and coordination experience within manufacturing and industrial operations.

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including PLCs - Architecture and Engineering Excellence, HMIs & SCADA - Advanced Engineering, Industrial robots, Sensors, drives, OT & iOT - Digitalization leadership and control systems

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify effective solutions

• Experience with maintenance methodologies and continuous improvement practices

• Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to problem-solving

• Good communication, organization, and prioritization skills

Nice to have

• Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, RCA, or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience with Industry 4.0 initiatives, digital maintenance tools, or equipment monitoring systems

• Knowledge of Cyber Security & SAP systems

• Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols

• Experience with automation projects, equipment commissioning, or production line improvements

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be. And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens - for us and for you - when we OPEN UP.

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.