Process Operator at Coca-Cola
Closing Date2026/01/03
Reference Number
CCB251218-8
Job Title Process Operator – Mbeya
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Dar es Salaam
Job Description
CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola?authorised bottler?in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages?sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA?group?services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunities for 3 Process Operator in Mbeya , to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA. The roles will report to the Team Leader Packaging.
The primary role of the process operator is operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of destructive and non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of autonomous maintenance. The process operator has a primary focus on the quality control activities of the team.
Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperating and Process Control
Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify and resolving problems or opportunities timeously.
Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
Resolving out of control situations
Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages. Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed.
Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices.
Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices
Carrying out flavour and size changeovers according to the work instructions
Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks.
Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions and following the maintenance schedule.
Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks
Supporting the process artisan in carrying out maintenance on shift.
Quality Control and Analysis
Carrying out quality checks and analysis as per the quality procedures
Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system. The references to the required documentation or information system are contained in the quality procedures
Calibrating required quality control equipment according to work instruction and requesting assistance from the core lab where required
Conducting trends analysis on quality data to identify problems and opportunities timeously.
Identifying and correcting identified quality problems using the appropriate techniques. If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction.
Communication
Communicate effectively in the workplace.
Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions, and contributing suggestions.
Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions.
Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift handover books) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
Problem solving
Applying the appropriate situational problem solving techniques (e.g. 5Why, quick fix routines, OPL’s (One Point Lessons) etc.) to identify and correct the problem.
Where the process operator is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader or process artisan if necessary.
Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required
Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated.
Continuous Improvement
Using run / control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities.
Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list. The process operator should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call in specialist resources to assist if required.
Skills, Experience & Education
Degree in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Computer and technical skills
Atleast 3 years of Experience in all aspects of packaging operations and process control in process area
Ability to work in teams
Understanding of application of WCM foundational practices
Troubleshooting skills
Quality control practices and principles
Bottling principles and processes
Product handling knowledge
Computer knowledge
Understanding of SHE policies and procedures
Electrical Technician at Coca-Cola
Closing Date2026/01/03
Reference Number
CCB251218-11
Job Title Electrical Technician- Mbeya
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Mbeya
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Electrical Technician in Mbeya, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA. The role will report to the Machine ControllerCCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte
The primary role of the Electric Specialist is operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance. And also has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Support
Provide support to the shift-based teams during operations.
Attends SBT/SBU meetings and ensures that the previous day’s actions have been actioned
Assist shift-based teams with situational problem solving.
Coach the shift-based teams on machine operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine failure modes.
Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation and maintenance to shift based teams.
Review SIC’s and address deviations regularly
Development of work instructions related to equipment.
Monitor and manage performance of equipment.
Verify and ensure that machines are running at rated speed
Prepare and communicate shift handover reports to ensure production continuity
Participate in Technical meetings and escalate issues that could not be
resolved during the shift and follows up to ensure gap closure
Ability to stand in for the Production Team Leader where required
Ability to work shifts
2. Planned Maintenance
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the Planner.
Where scheduled work cannot be completed, feed back to the Maintenance
Planner for direction. This may involve rescheduling the work or
prioritising outstanding work.
Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks during planned maintenance windows.
Where required, partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback
problems, opportunities and learning’s from maintenance activities.
Optimisation of maintenance schedules
Coach / train Operators on autonomous maintenance tasks
Review Line KPI’s to ensure that maintenance work is yielding the right results.
Routine Maintenance
Partake in cleaning, lubrication, and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner.
Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these
must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques.
Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the
work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to
the maintenance planner.
Running Repairs
Carry out running repairs on plant and equipment
When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action.
Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicates this to the
Team Leader / Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the
next planned maintenance window.
Problem Solving
Apply the correct problem-solving methodologies to resolve problems
Assist /coach Operators on situational problem solving
Solicit support for problems solving or escalate to the Team for direction.
Where required, partake in systemic problem solving.
Housekeeping and safety
Work in a safe manner always, and to identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected.
Adhere to appropriate CCBA policies and procedures.
Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
Support NPD implementation and trials:
Ensure adherence to NPD procedures
Ensure all changes on assets are well documented as per the Engineering Change Management business processes
Training and Development
Train and coach Operators on asset care and autonomous maintenance practices
Where required; sign-off Operators on autonomous maintenance tasks
Development of operational and technical standards and work instructions
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualification & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
2 years relevant technical experience in an FMCG environment
Equipment functionality and packaging process in process area
Key attributes and Competencies
Coaching skills
Teamwork
Result and Execution Driven
Resilient and energetic
Customer focused
Flexible (Able to attend breakdowns during weekends & night hours)
Contribute to self and team development.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work under the pressures
Must have an appreciation for quality and technical standards.
Must be able to liaise with Machine Suppliers (OEM’s) and Technical Support from COF.
Must be able to carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance work.
Must have good ‘trouble shooting’ skills.
Machine Specialist at Coca-Cola
Closing Date2026/01/03
Reference Number
CCB251218-10
Job Title Machine Specialist – Mbeya
Job Category Manufacturing
Company Coca-Cola Kwanza (Tanzania)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country Tanzania
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Mbeya
Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Machine Specialist in Mbeya, to join the Manufacturing team at CCBA. The role will report to the Machine ControllerCCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte
The primary role of the machine specialist is maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure that plant availability and product quality at minimum cost; without sacrificing standards. The role also entails providing specialised machine skill and knowledge to the shift team, and to support the operations, maintenance and problem solving activities of the shift teams
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Support
Provide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations. This will include standby and day shift support.
Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the process artisan.
Provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams on machine
operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine
failure modes.
Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams.
Review SIC’s and address deviations regularly
Take part, as a functional expert, in regional and central plant optimisation trials.
Development of work instructions related to equipment.
Monitor and manage performance of equipment.
Ability to work shifts and be available on call-out where necessary
Verify and ensure that machines are running at rated speed
Planned Maintenance
Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the Planner.
Where scheduled work cannot be completed, feed back to the Maintenance
Planner for direction. This may involve rescheduling the work or
prioritising outstanding work.
Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks during planned maintenance windows.
Complete any administration and SAP tasks in support of planned maintenance periods.
Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learning’s from maintenance activities.
Optimisation of maintenance schedules
Coach / train Operators on autonomous maintenance tasks
Routine Maintenance
Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner.
Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these
must be resolved using the appropriate problem solving techniques.
Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the
work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to
the maintenance planner.
Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the technician in accordance with the CM schedule.
Running Repairs
Partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the shift artisans in carrying out repairs.
When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action.
Solicits external specialist assistance where required; e.g. OEM’s (as agreed with the Packaging Engineer).
Verify that running repairs carried out address the problems
Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that
the technician has carried out. This includes all SAP inputs.
Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicates this to the
Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned
maintenance window.
Problem Solving
Apply the correct problem solving methodologies to resolve problems
Solicit additional resources to assist in problems solving or escalate
to the Maintenance Planner or Packaging Engineer for direction.
Assist /coach fellow team members to resolve problems.
Take part, as a functional expert, situational and systemic problem solving.
Housekeeping and safety
Operate in a safe manner at all times, and to identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected.
Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhering to appropriate CCBA policies and procedures.
Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 4S principles during the execution of their duties
Support NPD implementation and trials:
Support NPD trials to be able to run on assets
Ensure adherence to NPD procedures
Ensure all changes on assets are well documented as per the Engineering Change Management business processes
Training and Development
Train, coach, assess and sign-off PA’s and Operators on asset care and autonomous maintenance practices
Development of operational and technical standards and work instructions
Efficiently applies rigour and operating discipline to ensure decisions are made on a timely basis
Applies a broad base of knowledge and experience to solve complex issues
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualification & Experience
Degree in (Mechanical / electrical with some instrumentation) as added advantage
5 years’ work experience in engineering (FMCG an added advantage)
Computer literacy essential – Microsoft packages.
Knowledge of SAP.
Packaging machines (within specialist area) and functionality
Key attributes and Competencies
Diagnostic ability
Coaching skills
Teamwork
Result and Execution Driven
Resilient and energetic
Customer focused
Flexible (Able to attend breakdowns during weekends & night hours)
Contribute to self and team development.
Must be a self-starter and be able to work under the pressures
Must have an appreciation for quality and technical standards.
Must be able to liaise with Machine Suppliers (OEM’s) and Technical Support from COF.
Must be able to carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance work.
