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AUTOMATION GROUP MANAGER

3600-4100 €/mon. gross
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Full-time
Kaunas - KIKA GROUP, UAB

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead a team of automation specialists – distribute work, set priorities, control their implementation and take care of the growth of employee competencies;
  • Ensure reliable operation of factory automation systems – maintenance of PLC, HMI, SCADA, frequency converters, sensors, drives and other automation equipment;
  • Organize troubleshooting and analyze the causes of recurring failures in order to reduce production downtime;
  • Supervise PLC and SCADA program management – ensure backup copies, change control and proper documentation;
  • Plan and control the need for automation spare parts, ensuring the availability of critical components;
  • Initiate automation and production process improvement solutions that increase equipment reliability and efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Higher technical education in automation, electricity, electronics, mechatronics or similar field;
  • 3–5 years of work experience in the field of automation, preferably in a manufacturing company;
  • Experience with PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley or other) and HMI/SCADA systems – maintenance, fault diagnosis, software change management;
  • Ability to read electrical and automation diagrams, know the operating principles of sensors, drives, frequency converters;
  • Management experience – ability to organize team work, distribute tasks and control results;
  • Systematic approach to fault analysis and determining their causes;
  • Project management experience – installation of new equipment, working with suppliers and contractors;
  • English language – at least B1–B2 level.

Work schedule: 08:00-17:00. Weekends free.

Place of work: Zapyškis | AKVATERA LT factory.

WE OFFER:

📈 Work in a leading pet products trading and manufacturing company in the Baltic States.
🤝 Dynamic work in an international company with a team of experienced and ambitious managers and colleagues.
🏡 Freedom for change and the opportunity to achieve professional goals.
💰 A supportive, friendly and professional team that is looking forward to you!
🌿 Additional health and accident insurance.
🛒 Additional benefits package (Perks.lt and KIKA discounts for employees and their four-legged friends).

Salary

3600-4100 €/mon. gross
DARBO RINKOS LYDERIS 2025
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KIKA GROUP, UAB

KIKA GROUP – a rapidly growing group of companies, holding leading positions for 34 years, which consists of:
KIKA LT – a company that manages the KIKA retail chain in Lithuania and Estonia and wholesale trade in Lithuania.
AKVATERA LT – a specialized pet food factory, exporting its products to more than 60 countries around the world.
AKVATERA W – a modern canned food factory, focused on the highest quality and innovations, in order to ensure the best nutrition for your pets.
TAURO KENNEL – a dog kennel, winning laurels at world exhibitions.
TAURO GROOMING ACADEMY - top-class pet SPA salons and training academy.
KIKA USA LLC – a division of the group of companies in the United States of America.

The history of the group of companies began with a 16-year-old girl Janita and a small silver poodle Kika. The name of the beloved dog later became the name of the company.

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2447 €
Avg. salary gross
(13% didesnis už LT vidurkį)
364
Number of employees
50-100 mln. €
Revenue 2025 y.
Distribution of employees by salary (before taxes):
25% earn up to 1297 €
25% earn 1297-1837 €
25% earn 1837-2499 €
25% earn more than 2499 €