Task Force Technician - Operations, Maintenance & Automation

Danish Crown Industry

DNK-Randers, Danish Crown Vej

Task Force Technician - Operations, Maintenance & Automation

Do you want to help ensure stable operation today – and shape the future of automated production at Danish Crown?

Danish Crown is seeking a strong technical profile for a newly created role as Task Force Technician, where you will become a central resource in supporting and optimizing operations across our factories.

You will have a unique opportunity to combine hands-on problem solving with the development of the production solutions of the future in automation, robotics, AI and digitalization.

About the position

As part of Operations / Technical Excellence you will have a mobile role with travel between Danish Crown's factories. Your primary task will be to support production in the face of technical and operational deviations from established standards and to ensure high uptime and stable operation of our production facilities.

At the same time you will be an important driver in Danish Crown's ambition to increase the level of automation through the use of robotics, intelligent production solutions and data-driven decision making.

You will work closely with plant management, maintenance organizations, engineering functions and external partners to identify and implement solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety and competitiveness.

Your primary responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support to maintenance and production organizations
• Actively participate on-site as needed and support local problem solving
• Monitor uptime, performance and ongoing improvement initiatives
• Be a sparring partner for technical managers and maintenance managers
• Analyze data and identify improvement and optimization opportunities
• Drive cross-factory improvement projects across the sites
• Contribute to the business case for CAPEX investments and technical upgrades
• Support training and competence development of technical personnel

Automation, Robots & AI

• Identify and drive automation projects that reduce manual processes and increase production stability
• Support the implementation of robotics technology and automated production solutions
• Evaluate and implement AI- and data-driven solutions for fault finding, performance optimization and Predictive Maintenance
• Contribute to standardization of automation solutions across the group's factories
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT/OT and external suppliers on future technological solutions
• Drive initiatives in Industry 4.0, digitization and smart manufacturing
• Identify and realize business cases for automation and technological improvements

Your profile

We envision that you have

• A technical education in maintenance, automation, mechanical engineering, production or similar
• Solid experience from production environments focusing on operation, maintenance and uptime optimization
• Experience with technical problem solving and cross-functional collaboration
• Familiarity with automation solutions, PLC systems and industrial controls
• Experience with Siemens solutions is an advantage
• Interest in or experience with robotics, AI and digital production systems
• Data-driven approach and strong understanding of KPIs and performance tracking
• Flexibility regarding travel activity between Danish Crown sites

Personal competences

We are looking for a person who

• Is proactive and solution-oriented
• Thrives in both operational and strategic tasks
• Is a credible and professional sparring partner
• Works in a structured way and follows up on agreements and results
• Can create results through collaboration and involvement
• Has strong impact and execution ability
• Is motivated by creating concrete improvements in operations

We offer

• A central and visible role in one of Europe's leading food groups
• Opportunity to make your mark on both operations and the future automated production
• Close collaboration with local factories, central functions and group management
• Great professional freedom and responsibility
• Opportunity to work with new technology within automation, robotics and AI
• Attractive development opportunities both professionally and personally

Appetite for more?

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Senior Director Peter Houlberg at tel. 21 71 79 01.

Please send your application and CV as soon as possible, as we assess candidates and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. Start date will be as soon as possible or by appointment.

We look forward to hearing from you.