This is a contractor role (no visa sponsorship applies) explicitly stated as remote-first for a Caribbean-based client, with the posting metadata confirming Barbados as the allowed country and GMT-5 as the required timezone. The target user is a Barbados resident in UTC-5, speaking English only. The timezone requirement (GMT-5) and language requirements (English only) align perfectly. Occasional on-site travel is mentioned but explicitly covered by the client, and the role is designed for remote work with site visits during critical phases — not a relocation requirement.
“Barbados” Geographic scope — Caribbean named explicitly; included subject to G3 (which passed above).
“Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based” Work authorization — Contractor role; visa sponsorship is not applicable to independent contractors and is boilerplate language for such roles.
“Source-provided allowed countries: Barbados” Geographic scope — The posting is explicitly restricted to Barbados, where the target user is resident.
“Timezone Flexibility: Caribbean (GMT-5) collaboration required” Timezone — The required timezone (GMT-5) is exactly the target user's location (Jamaica, no DST, UTC-5). Perfect match.
“Strong communication and collaboration skills in remote settings.” Language — No language beyond English is required or mentioned. The job is conducted in English with an English-speaking client.
Job Title: Remote Industrial Automation Consultan t
Hiring Company: The Hive Careers
Client: One of our leading FMCG manufacturing clients (based in the Caribbean)
Location: Remote (Site visits may be required)
Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing company in the Caribbean region. With an ambition to scale operations through smart manufacturing, the company is undergoing a digital transformation and seeks to upgrade its plant through industrial automation and Industry 4.0 integration .
The Hive Careers is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Automation Consultant to join our team on a remote contract basis and work with one of our FMCG clients. This role involves leading the assessment, design, and deployment of automation technologies to optimize manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality.
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