Utility and Automation Assistant Manager

Location: Pepsico Foods Binh Duong Plant:
Số 3-4-5, lô CN2, đường số 2, khu công nghiệp Sóng Thần 3, Phường Bình Dương, TP Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Working time: Mon - Fri (+ 2 Saturdays/ month)
Job Description
Lead Automation (40%) and Utility Engineering (60%) activities across Binh Duong plants, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of automation, utility and production systems.
Drive PM, CM, AM, CBM, TPM, troubleshooting and RCA programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce breakdowns.
Lead Automation and Utility projects, CAPEX execution and OT/digitalization initiatives while ensuring delivery to scope, cost and schedule.
Manage utility operations, maintenance budgets, spare parts and sustainability programs focused on energy, fuel, electricity and water reduction.
Develop technical capability of maintenance and production teams through coaching, training and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring compliance with AIB, GEHSMS and applicable engineering standards.
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics, Automation Engineering, Heating Technology or other related engineering disciplines.
Minimum
3 years of experience
in
Automation Engineering, Utility Engineering, Maintenance Engineering
, or other relevant technical roles within a manufacturing environment.
At least
1 year of experience in a team lead, supervisory, or people management role
.
Prior experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage (F&B), Consumer Goods, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred (e.g., Unilever, P&G, Heineken, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, etc.).
Strong technical knowledge of utility, automation and maintenance systems, including PLC, SCADA, electrical distribution, compressed air, refrigeration and industrial automation systems.
Hands-on experience with reliability and continuous improvement methodologies, including
TPM, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, Preventive Maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), Autonomous Maintenance (AM), and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)
.
Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting complex equipment and production system issues, with a structured problem-solving approach.
Experience managing engineering or CAPEX projects, including planning, execution, budget control and stakeholder management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Maintenance, Production, Quality and Engineering teams.
Good English communication skills, both written and spoken