Automation & Engineering Lead

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Website MSVL Group

MSVL Group is a leading provider of recruitment, HR consulting, and corporate training services, with over 10 years of experience across Africa, India, and the Middle East. We specialize in sourcing top talent, from entry-level to executive roles, and offering tailored HR solutions that align with o… read moreur clients’ business goals. Our expertise spans multiple industries, including healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, finance, and more.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering
8-12 years of experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing
Strong hands-on experience with Krones bottling lines (Combi Block C3 preferred)
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 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.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability
Reduce MTTR and increase MTBF
Achieve production efficiency and minimize wastage

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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careers@msvlgroup.com

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