Manager, Automation Controls

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

March 10, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

As the Manager, Automation Controls you will be responsible for providing direct supervision and leadership to Automation, Instrumentation/Controls and Maintenance associates in our high-tech, high-speed manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Develop plant electrical and controls capabilities by assessing resource needs, defining training requirements, and strengthening troubleshooting expertise.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement electrical and controls improvement opportunities to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Stay current on emerging automation and controls technologies; evaluate, document, and deploy innovative solutions as appropriate.

• Evaluate, qualify, select, and integrate controls and electrical hardware and software from multiple suppliers.
• Partner with OEMs and technology suppliers to ensure proper system interfaces, integration, and long‑term performance.
• Manage backup, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery programs for controls and automation systems.

• Rapidly diagnose root causes of equipment issues (mechanical, controls, or integrated systems) and coordinate cross‑functional resources to resolve issues.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes and investigations to ensure safe, compliant system modifications.
• Maintain electrical power distribution systems, motor controls, and robotic cells (e.g., KUKA, Fanuc).

• Manage shop‑floor industrial networks and infrastructure, including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote I/O, ProfiBUS, AS‑i, Ethernet, servers, routers, and switches.
• Maintain and support HMI/SCADA applications, including iFIX, Zenon, and RSView Visualization systems.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including P&IDs, ladder logic, and CAD drawings.
• Ensure proper calibration and performance of process instrumentation measuring temperature, pressure, flow, level, and composition.
• Utilize CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Maximo) to support maintenance planning, reliability, and asset performance.

• Perform administrative responsibilities including scheduling, payroll coordination, audit support, and failure investigations.

Education and Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Food Engineering or Technical discipline or equivalent work experience.  
• Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in a fast-moving CPG company
• Proficiency in in IT device configuration and Maintenance, PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens and B&R), VFDs (AB, SQ D), Servo’s (AB, Elau, Fuji, Rexroth…), HMIs (AB,Zenon, Ifix) and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, ProfiBUS, ASI and Ethernet)
• Working Knowledge of Robotics (Kuka, Fanuc)
• Ability to demonstrate strong project management experience with the ability to define and lead projects and direct/motivate project teams.  

What We Offer 

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

$109,000 - $129,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.