Assistant Manager - Instrumentation

Baskin Robbins, India

Website: baskinrobbinsindia.com
Job details:

Role Objective

Design, implement, and maintain factory automation and control systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations within a food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Qualification - B.E Electrical or Instrumentation

Experience Required - Min. 5 Years

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation & Control Systems

• Design, modify, and optimize automation control systems based on plant requirements.
• Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control documentation.
• Ensure alignment with production capacity, quality, and safety standards.

2. PLC / SCADA / HMI

• Program and troubleshoot PLC systems (Siemens / Allen-Bradley or equivalent).
• Develop and maintain HMI and SCADA applications.
• Ensure system reliability and minimal downtime.

3. Installation & Commissioning

• Support installation, testing, and commissioning of machines and automation upgrades.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and internal teams during execution.
• Validate performance against design specifications.

4. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Provide advanced troubleshooting for automation and electrical breakdowns.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Reduce production losses caused by automation failures.

5. Process Improvement

• Analyze process data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive automation enhancements for yield, efficiency, and quality improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, and safety standards.
• Maintain safety interlocks and machine safety systems.
• Support audit readiness and statutory compliance.

7. Documentation & Training

• Maintain drawings, SOPs, manuals, backups, and change logs.
• Train operators and maintenance teams for basic troubleshooting and safe operation.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and system continuity.

Key KPIs

• Automation uptime and downtime reduction
• Successful commissioning and stabilization of systems
• Compliance with safety and food standards
• Process efficiency improvements
• Documentation accuracy and audit preparedness

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
• 4–5 years of industrial automation experience in manufacturing.
• Exposure to food, dairy, pharma, or FMCG preferred.

Technical Skills

• PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text)
• SCADA & HMI development
• Industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus)
• Sensors, actuators, VFDs, servo systems
• Data handling, diagnostics, and system backup management

Core Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
• Cross-functional collaboration with Production, QA, and Maintenance
• Ownership mindset and safety orientation
• Clear technical documentation and communication

Work Environment

• Shop-floor based role in a 24×7 food manufacturing plant.
• Requires strict adherence to GMP, hygiene, and EHS protocols.
• Shift work and extended hours during commissioning or breakdowns may be required.

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