At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation projects and optimise manufacturing processes in a dynamic FMCG environment.
- Company: Global manufacturer known for trusted consumer products and innovation.
- Benefits: Annual bonus scheme, hands-on role, and collaborative engineering team.
- Other info: Join a people-first culture that values continuous improvement and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on automation and drive operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and strong experience with PLCs and industrial control systems.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
The Site Automation Lead role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems within the FMCG industry. This permanent position offers a chance to work on innovative engineering solutions to optimise manufacturing processes. Our client is a global manufacturer with a reputation for producing trusted consumer products enjoyed by millions of households worldwide. Operating within a highly automated and technically advanced manufacturing environment, the business continues to invest heavily in innovation, automation, continuous improvement and sustainability.
With a strong people-first culture, the organisation empowers its employees to effectively challenge the status quo, drive operational excellence and contribute to meaningful improvements across safety, quality and productivity.
As the site's automation leader, you will be responsible for the ongoing performance, reliability and development of automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, robotics and automated equipment. You will play a key role in troubleshooting complex issues, delivering continuous improvement initiatives, supporting plant upgrades and leading automation projects from concept through to implementation. This is not a desk-based project engineering role. Success in this position requires a hands-on approach and a genuine passion for supporting manufacturing operations.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Degree qualifications in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
- Strong experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation PLCs
- Expertise across industrial control systems in an FMCG manufacturing environment
- Experience with industrial communication networks
- Proven experience delivering automation and projects within a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and operational support
Job Offer:
- Own and lead automation across a highly automated manufacturing facility
- Work on a diverse range of automation and reliability projects
- Influence the site's future automation roadmap
- Join a collaborative and high-performing engineering team
- Annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of payout
Site Automation Lead in Sydney employer: MPAU Manufacturing
MPAU Manufacturing is an exceptional employer that values the expertise of its team members, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of food safety standards. Located in Victoria, Australia, the company provides a unique blend of remote and on-site work, allowing for flexibility while engaging in meaningful audits that contribute to the safety and quality of food products.
